Alabama Administrative Code

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.229.01 Filed June 29, 1989; November 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed October 26, 2010; effective November 30, 2010. Author: James Starling Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 40-2-11.

(1) In accordance with § 40-12-248, Code of Ala. 1975, motor carriers who have been issued a certificate pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 37, Code of Ala. 1975, may purchase a restricted license plate for a truck-tractor, commonly known as a terminal tractor, spotter truck, yard tr…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.231 Filed June 10, 1987. Repealed: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Author: Amy Bright Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7, 40-2-11.

(1) Certification. Alabama residents qualifying for military and veteran related categories or Alabama Gold Star Family distinctive license plate(s) or tag(s) as provided in Chapter 6 of Title 32, Code of Ala. 1975, must provide the licensing official with the Form 00214 or other…

(1) In accordance with § 32-6-58, Code of Ala. 1975, and Title 26, United States Code (USC) §4481, a licensing official must verify the payment of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (FHVUT) prior to issuing a registration for a highway motor vehicle with a declared gross weight or…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.233.01 New Rule: Filed March 13, 2001, effective April 17, 2001. Repealed: Filed January 7, 2010; effective February 11, 2010. Author: James P. Starling Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32-6-218.

(1) An Alabama resident may apply for a personalized license plate by: (a) Making application for the personalized license plate either through the department's online system or the licensing official of his/her county of residency. (b) Obtaining approval by the department of the…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.235 Filed May 21, 1990; August 22, 1990. Amended: Filed December 8, 2009; effective January 12, 2010. Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.236 Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 01, October 29, 2021, eff. 12/13/2021. Authors: James Starling, Amy Bright, Billy R. Phillips Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-6-610, 32-6-611, 40-2A-7(a)(5).…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.236.01 New Rule: Filed April 9, 2010; effective May 14, 2010. Repealed: Filed January 3, 2014; effective February 7, 2014. Author: Billy R. Phillips Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32-6-53.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.237 New Rule: Filed December 1, 2006, effective January 5, 2007. Amended: Filed May 6, 2011; effective June 10, 2011. Amended: Filed January 10, 2013; effective February 14, 2013. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No…

(1) The following motor vehicles are generally not manufactured to comply with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations governing safety, emissions, and antitheft standards, and cannot be titled or registered in Alabama unless they meet the requirements in paragraph two…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.239 New Rule: Filed December 1, 2006, effective January 5, 2007. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 04, January 31, 2022, eff. 3/17/2022. Author: Billy R. Phillips Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 40-2A-7(a)…

(1) Permanent trailer license plates, in accordance with § 40-12-252, Code of Ala. 1975, may be issued to a truck trailer, tractor trailer, or semitrailer. Permanent trailer license plates cannot be displayed on a utility trailer. (a) The term "semitrailer" is defined in § 40-12-…

(1) As referenced in Section 32-6-150, Code of Ala. 1975, "two-year colleges" shall be deemed as referring to Alabama based public schools meeting the definition of "junior college" found in Section 16-60-81, Code of Ala. 1975. The term "two-year colleges" does not include "techn…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.242 New Rule: Filed December 27, 2006, effective January 31, 2007. Repealed: Filed January 11, 2011; effective February 15, 2011. Author: Billy R. Phillips Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 40-2A-7(a)(5), 40-12-252(c).

(1) Section 32-8-2, Code of Ala. 1975, defines the term "pick-up truck" as "a truck with not more than two axles and a gross weight not exceeding 12,000 pounds." The two-axle limitation does not include the axles of any attached trailer. (2) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Requirement…

(1) § 40-12-259, Code of Ala. 1975, provides that license taxes and registration fees for newly acquired vehicles, or vehicles brought into this state for the first time may be prorated for a period less than 12 calendar months. Proration of fees may occur when someone acquires a…

(1) The provisions of this rule are applicable to operation of private passenger vehicles in Alabama when owned and operated by non-residents. Private passenger vehicles shall include privately owned and operated passenger automobiles, motorcycles, pickup trucks, trailers, includ…

(1) Section 40-12-260, Code of Ala. 1975, provides in part that within the first 20 calendar days of all self-propelled vehicles being purchased or acquired, and prior to obtaining a vehicle registration, a registrant must retain a legible copy of the bill of sale within the vehi…

(1) All vehicles being titled for the first time in Alabama and all non-titled vehicles being registered for the first time by the licensing official must be physically inspected to ensure that the VIN is properly recorded on the application for certificate of title and/or vehicl…

(1) A master dealer license, as required pursuant to § 40-12-391, Code of Ala. 1975, entitles a new motor vehicle dealer to operate as a new motor vehicle dealer, used motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle wholesaler, and motor vehicle rebuilder. A master dealer license, as require…

(1) Sections 40-12-398, 40-12-414, 40-12-448, and 32-8-34, Code of Ala. 1975, require motor vehicle dealers, automotive dismantler and parts recyclers, licensed wholesale auctions, designated agents, and title service providers to execute and deliver to the department a continuin…

(1) Off-Site Sales Event License (a) A licensed motor vehicle dealer must electronically apply for an off-site sales event license, as defined in § 40-12-395, Code of Ala 1975, at least ten (10) calendar days prior to conducting the off-site sale. Dealers may not participate in m…

(1) The department may revoke the license of any motor vehicle dealer, automotive dismantler and parts recycler, or motor vehicle wholesale auction for the willful and intentional failure of the licensee to comply with the applicable provisions under §§ 40-12-396, 40-12-416 and 4…

(1) Section 40-12-392, Code of Ala. 1975, requires licensed motor vehicle dealers to maintain blanket motor vehicle liability insurance coverage The required insurance coverage must be issued in the legal name of an applicant for a motor vehicle master dealer license and evidence…

(1) (a) Section 40-12-421, Code of Ala. 1975, restricts sales at salvage pools or salvage disposal sales to persons holding a current automotive dismantler and parts recycler license or their agents or employees. Each such person must have a separate buyer's identification (BID) …

(1) All motor vehicle wholesale auction license applications must be filed electronically. In addition to the application, the applicant must provide the following in order to complete the application: (a) A payment of one hundred and twenty-five-dollar ($125) application fee as …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-17-.01 Repealed and Replaced: Filed November 5, 1997; effective December 10, 1997. Amended: Filed July 26, 2006; effective August 30, 2006. Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-19-.04 Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-19-.05 Repealed: Filed October 26, 2010; effective November 30, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2).

Certificate Of Title Required - New Title Issued When Information On A Certificate Of Title Is Changed Or When Correction Is Required (Repealed) Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-2-.01

Certificate Of Title Required - Continuance Of Recorded Legends (Repealed) Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-2-.02

Returned Title Request Form (Form MVT 5-27) (Repealed) Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-2-.03

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-26-.01 Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 32-8-132-8-87.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-26-.02 New Rule: Filed November 5, 1997; effective December 10, 1997. Amended: Filed May 18, 2004; effective June 22, 2004. Amended: Filed May 1, 2009; effective June 5, 2009. Amended: Filed December 17, 2009; effective January 21, 2010. Repealed: …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-26-.03 New Rule: Filed August 21, 2002; effective September 25, 2002. Repealed: Filed October 26, 2010; effective November 30, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32-8-3(b)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-27-.01 Repealed and Replaced: Filed November 5, 1997; effective December 10, 1997. Repealed: Filed October 26, 2010; effective November 30, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-1, 40-2A-11.

Exclusion - Manufactured Home And Travel Trailer, And Mobile Trailer (Repealed) Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-3-.01

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-31-.01 Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 20, 1999; effective November 24, 1999. Amended: Filed May 18, 2004; effective June 22, 2004. Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-4-.01 Amended: Filed May 18, 2004, effective June 22, 2004. Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32-8-3(b)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-4-.02 Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-4-.03 Filed January 13, 1989; March 29, 1989. Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-6, as amended.

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-4-.04 New Rule: Filed May 18, 2004, effective June 22, 2004. Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 19, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32-8-3(b)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-41-.01 Repealed: Filed January 22, 2010; effective February 26, 2010. Author: Jonathan Lawrence Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 32-8-3(a)(2), 40-2A-7(a)(5).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-41-.02 Repealed: Filed October 26, 2010; effective November 30, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-41-.03 Repealed: Filed October 26, 2010; effective November 30, 2010. Author: Mike Gamble Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2).

(Repealed 11/22/96) Author Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-41-.04 Repealed: Filed October 18, 1996; effective November 22, 1996. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 32-8-3(a)(2).

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-41-.05 Amended: Filed October 18, 1996; effective November 22, 1996. Amended: Filed May 3, 2000; effective June 7, 2000. Amended: Filed January 24, 2002; effective February 28, 2002. Repealed: Filed October 15, 2010; effective November 15, 2010. Au…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-41-.06 Repealed: Filed December 28, 2009; effective February 1, 2010. Author: Jonathan Lawrence Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 40-2A-7(a)(5), 32-8-3(a)(2), 32-8-3(b)(2).