Alabama Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form MVT-5-13)

An Alabama Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney grants specific permissions to another individual to act as the owner of an automobile. The form requires each party’s information, authorized task(s) details, and endorsements. The Secure Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form MVT-8-4) should be used if the lienholder physically holds the title or has been lost.

Last updated October 23rd, 2024

Laws

Statute – Code of Alabama – Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§ 26-1A-105 – 26-1A-404)

Definitions – § 26-1A-102

Signing Requirements – State law does not stipulate notarization as a requirement, but it may be recorded for further validation of the document’s authenticity (§ 26-1A-105).