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The Alabama Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney, known as “Form MVT-5-13”, is the formal action taken to convey specific powers that permit another individual to act as the owner of an automobile. If a person who possesses a vehicle wishes to grant somebody else the ability to register, title, or sell their car, then they can fill out and sign this document to legally convey that right. All it requires is each parties’ information, the details regarding the assigned task(s), and the endorsements of both the principal and the agent. For transactions where the title is physically held by the lienholder or has been lost, the alternate Secure Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form MVT-8-4) should be used instead.

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).