Alabama Bill of Sale Forms

The buyer must bring the following documents to a Driver’s License Office Location within 20 days from the date of purchase ($15 penalty if later).

• • Bill of Sale
  • Application for Certificate of Title (Form MVT 20-1)
  • Driver’s License: That includes a local county address. If no local county address, proof of residency is required (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement, or an affidavit of residency).
  • Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MVT 5-5)
  • Original Certificate of Title: Required for all model-year vehicles under 35 years old.
    • Driver’s license: A copy of each person on the title.
    • No Title: If the buyer does not have the title, a replacement must be requested (apply online).

• Proof of Insurance: With the following minimum limits:
  • $25,000 for bodily injury/death liability for one person in an accident
  • $50,000 for all injuries/deaths in an accident
  • $25,000 for property damage
• Tag Receipt: If an older vehicle was used as a trade-in.

Out-of-State Purchase

• VIN inspection (Form MVT-5-9): Go to a Local Vehicle Licensing Office to obtain an inspection.

Source: Lee County, Alabama (Registration Requirements), Alabama Dept. of Revenue (Mandatory Liability Insurance)

Alabama requires boats to be registered before operating on Alabama waters. To register your boat, visit your closest County License Office, or Probate Office with the required paperwork:

• Application for Boat Registration, Transfer, Replacement and Duplicate.
• Bill of Sale, including the buyer and seller information, vessel description, purchase price, date of sale, and seller’s signature.
• Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, if the boat is new.
• Most recent registration, if the boat was previously registered.
• Proof of paid sales tax, if applicable.
• Payment for registration fees and transfer fees, if applicable.

Out-of-State Purchase

• Original out-of-state title or registration, signed by the previous owner, if the boat was previously titled or registered in another state.

A new boat has a 72-hour grace period for registration. If a used boat is currently registered in Alabama, the buyer must apply to transfer the registration within 15 days.

Source: Shelby County (What Do I Need to Bring To Register My Boat?), ALEA (Boat Registration Forms)

In Alabama, there is no registration required for a new owner of a firearm.