Signing Requirements
Depends on the county. For example, Lee County requires a notary public, and in Mobile County only the seller is required to sign.
Registering a Vehicle
A purchased vehicle is required to be registered within 20 days from the date of sale. For out-of-state sales, the buyer has 30 days.[1] It’s required that vehicles are registered every year and (depending on the county) renewed online. When registering, a county official will confirm the VIN and odometer reading.[2]
Where to Register
A vehicle can be registered in person at a Department of Revenue Licensing Office.
Required Documents
- 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
- Registration Fees[3]
- Proof of insurance with the minimum requirement of:[4]
- $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