Updated June 28, 2023
Alabama bill of sale forms transfer personal property from a seller to a buyer for an agreed-upon trade. The conveyance is made permanent after both parties have signed this form and the items in the trade have been delivered to each party. It is important that each member of the transaction be recognized with State or Federal identification and an original copy be provided to all parties
Forms (4)
 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – To transfer the ownership of a vehicle. The new owner must register within twenty (20) days or extra penalties/fees shall be charged.
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 Boat Bill of Sale – The purchase and sale of a boat. The new owner must tag and register within fifteen (15) days from the sale date.
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 Firearm Bill of Sale – For any type of gun, including pistols, rifles, etc.
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 General Bill of Sale – For any personal property such as a bicycle, equipment, trailer, animal, etc.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MVT 5-5)
- Certificate of Title (if none, it can be applied for at the Title Portal)
- Valid driver’s license
- If someone else is registering the vehicle on the owner’s behalf, they will need to have an authorized Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney
- Proof of insurance with the minimum requirement of:[1]
- $25,000 bodily injury/person/accident
- $50,000 combined bodily injury/accident
- $25,000 property damage/accident or a combined single limit of $75,000/accident
Boat Registration Forms
- Application for a State-assigned HIN (for new or out-of-state-boats)
- Bill of Sale (only required for new boats but recommended for used boats)
- Certification of Length for Vessels
- Registration Application
- Title (if available — not required)
- Registration Fee (check with your county; commonly based on the length of the vessel)