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)