Registration Requirements


Purchased from an Alabama dealer:

  • You may take advantage of EasyTag when purchasing from an Alabama dealer. 
    • To keep from accruing penalties, you only have 20 days from the date of purchase to complete your registration.
    • EasyTag is only available for vehicles purchased from an Alabama dealer.  
  • Application for Title.
  • Sales invoice (Bill of Sale) to verify sales tax was paid
  • Proof of Alabama Insurance 
  • Driver's License (of each person on the title, if more than one) 
    • If it does not have your current Lee County address on it, you will need proof of residency (power bill, lease agreement,  homestead paperwork, or Affidavit of Residency).  
  • Tag receipt from old vehicle if transferring tag from a trade in.
  • Ask about credit voucher on vehicle traded in or sold.
    • Sales invoice from dealer will need to show trade in listed to receive credit voucher.
    • If not, then you will need written confirmation of disposal of vehicle with dealer.
    • If sold by owner, copy of Bill of Sale 

Purchased from an Out-of-state dealer:

  • Original Title or Application for Title (or MSO/Certificate of Origin if new vehicle).
  • Sales Invoice (Bill of Sale) to see how much sales tax is owed.
  • Proof of Alabama Insurance 
  • Driver's License (of each person on the title, if more than one) 
    • If it does not have your current Lee County address on it, you will need proof of residency (power bill, lease agreement,  homestead paperwork, or Affidavit of Residency).  
  • VIN Inspection (This may be completed by any of our 3 offices or a law enforcement representative). (Vehicle Inspection Form)
  • Tag receipt from old vehicle if transferring tag from a trade in.
  • Ask about credit voucher on vehicle traded in or sold.
    • Sales invoice from dealer will need to show trade in listed to receive credit voucher.
    •  If not, then you will need written confirmation of disposal of vehicle with dealer.
    • If sold by owner, copy of Bill of Sale 
  • Documentation must be original documents. Faxed copies cannot be accepted.

Purchased from an Individual (Alabama title):

  • Original Title
  • Sales Invoice (Bill of Sale) to see how much sales tax is owed.
  • Proof of Alabama Insurance 
  • Driver's License (of each person on the title, if more than one) 
    • If it does not have your current Lee County address on it, you will need proof of residency (power bill, lease agreement,  homestead paperwork, or Affidavit of Residency).   
  • Tag receipt from old vehicle if transferring tag from a trade in.
  • Ask about credit voucher on vehicle traded in or sold.
    • Sales invoice from dealer will need to show trade in listed to receive credit voucher.
    • If not, then you will need written confirmation of disposal of vehicle with dealer.
    • If sold by owner, copy of Bill of Sale 
  • Documentation must be original documents. Faxed copies cannot be accepted.

Purchased from an Individual (Out of State):

  • Original Title
  • Sales Invoice (Bill of Sale) to see how much sales tax is owed.
  • Proof of Alabama Insurance 
  • Driver's License (of each person on the title, if more than one) 
    • If it does not have your current Lee County address on it, you will need proof of residency (power bill, lease agreement,  homestead paperwork, or Affidavit of Residency).  
  • VIN Inspection (This may be completed by any of our 3 offices or a law enforcement representative). (Vehicle Inspection Form)
  • Tag receipt from old vehicle if transferring tag from a trade in.
  • Ask about credit voucher on vehicle traded in or sold.
    • Sales invoice from dealer will need to show trade in listed to receive credit voucher.
    •  If not, then you will need written confirmation of disposal of vehicle with dealer.
    • If sold by owner, copy of Bill of Sale 
  • Documentation must be original documents. Faxed copies cannot be accepted

New Resident from another County in Alabama:
  • Last registration (if available) or tag number 
  • Proof of Alabama Insurance 
  • Driver's License (of each person on the title, if more than one) 
    • If it does not have your current Lee County address on it, you will need proof of residency (power bill, lease agreement,  homestead paperwork, or Affidavit of Residency).  
  • You may wait until your renewal month to switch the registration.

New Resident to Alabama (if you own the vehicle):
  • Original Title
  • Last registration from previous state 
  • Proof of Alabama Insurance 
  • Driver's License (of each person on the title, if more than one) 
    • If it does not have your current Lee County address on it, you will need proof of residency (power bill, lease agreement,  homestead paperwork, or Affidavit of Residency).  
  • VIN Inspection (This may be completed by any of our 3 offices or a law enforcement representative). (Vehicle Inspection Form)

New Resident to Alabama (if you have a lien on the vehicle):
  • A copy of the title or a copy of the E-title from the lienholder 
  • Last registration from previous state 
  • Proof of Alabama Insurance 
  • Driver's License (of each person on the title, if more than one) 
    • If it does not have your current Lee County address on it, you will need proof of residency (power bill, lease agreement,  homestead paperwork, or Affidavit of Residency).  
  • VIN Inspection (This may be completed by any of our 3 offices or a law enforcement representative). (Vehicle Inspection Form)