Alabama Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form

• Purchase price ($)
• Date of sale
• Buyer’s name and address
• Trade-in allowance (if any)
• Sales tax paid (if purchased from a licensed vehicle dealer)

Source: Dallas County, Alabama – Vehicle Registration

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)