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Administrative Rules
Key:
- 1Rule is in the process of being promulgated.
- 2Rule is in the process of being amended.
- 3Rule is in the process of being repealed.
Quick Links:
| Rule Number | Rule Title | Effective Date |
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Title Procedure - Requirements for Titling Gray Market Vehicles |
6/22/04 |
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Title Procedure - Transfer of Title For A Vehicle From A Deceased Owner |
5/14/10 |
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Involuntary Transfer by Operation of Law |
1/18/12 |
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Title Procedure - Application for Replacement Title When Outstanding Title is Lost, Stolen, Mutilated, Destroyed or Illegible |
11/24/99 |
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Title Procedure - Repossessed Motor Vehicle |
6/10/11 |
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Title Procedure - First Lien or Security Interest Releases on Title |
1/1/82 |
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Title Procedure - First & Second Lien(s) to be Recorded (Security Interest Created by Owner). Title Procedure - Assignment and Transfer of Lien by Lienholder. Reference: Sections 32-8-60 through 32-8-67, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended |
9/3/12 |
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Title Procedure - First Title For Vehicles Reconstructed With Glider Kits For A Vehicle To Be Titled That Has Been Reconstructed With A Glider Kit, The Glider Kit Must Be Designated By The Manufacturer On The Manufacturer's Certificate Of Origin A 1975 Or Subsequent Year Model |
11/27/12 |
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Title Procedure - First Title For Assembled Vehicles |
11/17/00 |
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Title Procedure - First Title For Vehicle Obtained From The United States Government. |
1/25/94 |
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Title Procedure - First Title for a Rebuilt Vehicle |
2/15/11 |
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Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title For Vehicle Under The Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act – Bill of Sale (Form MVT 32-13B) |
1/31/07 |
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Abandoned Motor Vehicle Record Request (Form MVT 32-13) |
2/10/11 |
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Title Procedure - Title Obtained Under Surety Bond |
5/2/12 |
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MAKING APPLICATION FOR TITLE - Responsibilities of Designated Agents, Requirements |
12/28/98 |
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RE-ASSIGNMENT SUPPLEMENT FORM MVT 8-3, USED BY LICENSED ALABAMA DEALERS UPON TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. |
9/18/92 |
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ALTERED DOCUMENTS |
1/1/82 |
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Requirements for Names and Signatures on Title Application and Title Assignments |
8/1/12 |
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DEALER RECORDS |
1/1/82 |
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Assignment of Certificate of Title |
9/25/90 |
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Title Procedure - Identification of Motor Vehicles Returned to the Manufacturer because of Non-Conformity to Warranty |
12/10/97 |
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Title Procedures - Defining "Junk", "Parts Only" and "Scrap" Vehicles and Requiring Notice |
11/27/12 |
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Certificate of Title Required - New Title Issued when Information on a Certificate of Title is Changed or when Correction in Required |
5/26/10 |
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Certificate of Title Required - Continuance of Recorded Legends |
5/26/10 |
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Returned Title Request Form (Form MVT 5-27)) |
5/26/10 |
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Designated Agent - Dealer and Financial Institution and Pawnshop Appointments |
2/14/13 |
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Application for Certificate of Title Leased Vehicles (Including Lease/Purchase Agreements) |
5/26/10 |
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Application for Certificate of Title - Corrections on an Application for Certificate of Title by the Department |
5/26/10 |
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Application for Certificate of Title - Certification of Physical Inspection of a Motor Vehicle on Application for Certificate of Title |
5/26/10 |
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Issuance and Records - Abbreviations Used in Data Entry |
5/26/10 |
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Application for Salvage Certificate of Title - Application for Certificate of Title for a Stolen Unrecovered Vehicle |
12/23/11 |
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Security Interest - Motor Homes |
5/26/10 |
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Powers of the Department - Application for Alabama Vehicle Identification Number and Supporting Documents |
5/26/10 |
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Powers of the Department - Revocation and Denial of Authority to Act as Designated Agent of the Department. |
5/26/10 |
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Schedule of Fees and Commissions - Remittance of Fees |
2/15/11 |
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Salvage - Determining Fair Retail Values for Total Loss Vehicles |
5/26/10 |
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Powers of Attorney - Guidelines for Use |
8/3/12 |
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Report of Unclaimed Vehicle - Where Vehicle Unclaimed for Longer than Thirty (30) Days (Form MVT 38-1) |
9/3/12 |
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Appointment, Revocation, and Denial of Authority to Act as a Manufactured Home Designated Agent of the Department |
10/1/10 |
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Title Procedure - Cancellation of Manufactured Home Certificate of Origin or Certificate of Title |
8/1/12 |
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Title Procedure - Manufactured Home Exemption from Titling and Cancellation |
2/15/11 |
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Title Procedure - Exemptions from Titling |
11/27/12 |
| Rule Number | Rule Title | Effective Date |
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Exemptions from Privilege or License Tax and Registration Fee at Time of Registration or Re-registration |
12/2/05 |
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Personalized License Tags - Rejection of Objectionable Language or Symbols |
7/22/82 |
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Placement of Motor Vehicle License Tags on Certain Motor Vehicles |
9/18/92 |
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Temporary Tags - Authorized Uses |
7/30/82 |
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Armed Forces Reserve Distinctive License Plates |
5/14/10 |
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Motor Vehicle Wreckers |
5/2/12 |
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National Guard Distinctive License Plates |
6/10/11 |
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Helping Schools Distinctive License Plates |
5/14/10 |
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Extending the Period for Use of Standard and Distinctive License Plates |
7/23/04 |
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Motor Vehicle Registration Delinquency Penalty an Interest Charges |
1/10/12 |
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Undercover License Plates |
5/2/12 |
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Vintage Vehicle Licens Plates |
2/15/11 |
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License Plate Design Specifications |
10/12/12 |
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Disabled Veteran Distinctive License Plates |
2/10/11 |
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Design, Placement and Proper Use of Monthly and Annual Decals |
9/21/94 |
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Off-the-Road Equipment - Definitions and Exemptions |
2/11/10 |
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Fee Requirement for Certain Special Tags |
8/12/82 |
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Disability Access Parking Privileges |
6/10/11 |
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Department Requirements for Accurate Registration Information |
8/17/82 |
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The Issuance of Temporary License Tags/Registration Certificates by Dealers or Manufacturers of Mobile Homes, Trailer Coaches, Travel Trailers or House Trailers, and by Dealers Appointed by the Department of Revenue as Designated Agents; (other than Probate Judges) |
10/14/83 |
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Financial Institutions Issuance of Temporary License Tags/Registration Certificates |
12/15/99 |
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The Issuance of Temporary License Tags/Registration Certificates by the Judge of Probate or Other County Official Authorized to Issue Motor Vehicle License Tags |
12/28/94 |
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Sending in Monthly Vehicle Reports |
9/25/90 |
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Replacement License Plates and Decals |
11/30/10 |
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The Sale of License Plates for Truck Tractors Limited to Travel within 15 Miles of its Domiciled Corporate Limits |
11/27/12 |
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United States Armed Forces Retired Distinctive License Plates |
11/26/10 |
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Proof of Payment of Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax |
9/21/88 |
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Transferring Personalized and Collegiate License Plates; Procedures for Issuance of a Combined Personalized/Collegiate License Plateand Departmental Responsibilities Therein; Providing for Replacement Tags |
3/29/89 |
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God Bless America Distinctive License Plates |
11/30/10 |
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Extending the Period for Use of God Bless America Distinctive License Plates |
5/14/10 |
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Registration of Vehicles Used Exclusively to Transport Raw Cotton |
1/5/07 |
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Permanent Trailer License Plates |
6/10/11 |
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Collegiate and Collegiate Personalized License Plates for Two-Year Colleges and Universities |
1/31/07 |
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Registering Trucks with Gross Weights up to 12,000 Pounds |
3/5/07 |
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Proration of Motor Vehicle Registration Fees |
1/10/12 |
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Non-Residents Operating Non-Commercial Vehicles into Alabama and Non-Residents Relocating to Alabama |
10/1/10 |
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Bill of Sale, Invoice, or Other Sales Document - Minimum Requirements. Reference: Section 40-12-260(b)(2),Code of Alabama 1975, as amended. |
1/22/09 |
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Guidelines for Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspections |
11/27/12 |
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Farm and Forest Products License Plates |
6/10/11 |
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Refunds of Motor Vehicle Registration Fees |
1/10/12 |
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Licensing, Registration, Expiration, Etc. |
1/12/10 |
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Implementation of the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) |
2/10/11 |
| Rule Number | Rule Title | Effective Date |
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Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Program Adopted in Alabama |
12/9/03 |
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International Registration Plan, Inc., Dues |
3/5/07 |
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International Registration Plan - View International Registration Plan |
8/1/01 |
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Department of Revenue to Issue Apportioned License Plates |
8/4/06 |
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Applicant's Responsibility to Timely File Complete Application for Apportioned Registration |
8/4/06 |
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Prerequisites to Issuance of Apportioned License Plates or Cab Cards |
6/4/10 |
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Temporary Operating Authority (TOA) |
8/4/06 |
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Department of Revenue Permitted to Make Reasonable Inquiries and Demand Reasonable Proof When Registering Vehicles Under the International Registration Plan |
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810-5-1-.460 |
Situations Where Registrants are to Return Apportioned Registration License Plates and/or Cab Cards |
8/4/06 |
Suspension, Cancellation and/or Revocation of Apportioned License Plates and Cab Cards |
7/7/06 |
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810-5-1-.470 |
Reciprocity Trip Permits |
8/4/06 |
Alabama Registration Reciprocity Agreements |
2/10/11 |
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Distribution of Monies Received from Registrants under the International Registration Plan |
7/7/06 |
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Enforcement as to Alabama Apportioned Vehicles, License Plates, and Cab Cards |
7/7/06 |
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Proof of Residency Requirements for Applicants for Registration Under the International Registration Plan |
8/4/06 |
| Rule Name | Rule Title | Effective Date |
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International Fuel Tax Agreement- View International Fuel Tax Agreement |
1/2/02 |
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Application for IFTA License |
12/13/06 |
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Credentials in Lieu of IFTA Decals |
12/13/06 |
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Request for Additional IFTA Decals |
12/13/06 |
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IFTA Decals – Fees, Accountability, Transferability |
3/5/07 |
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IFTA Quarterly Fuel Use Tax Returns |
4/15/09 |
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IFTA Replacement Decals |
12/13/06 |
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Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation of an IFTA Account |
12/13/06 |
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Petition for Refund for Fees Erroneously Paid for IFTA Decals |
12/13/06 |
| Rule Number | Rule Title | Effective Date |
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Mandatory Liability Insurance (MLI) Registration Reinstatement Procedures |
2/14/13 |
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Issuance of Certificate of Motor Vehicle Liability Bond |
4/26/01 |
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Issuance of Certificate of Cash Bond and Satisfaction of Judgements |
4/26/01 |
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Use of Motor Numbers on Insurance Cards and Other Proof of Liability Insurance in Lieu of Vehicle Identification Numbers |
4/26/01 |
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Registration Denial - Mandatory Liability Insurance Law |
12/24/12 |
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Evidence of Insurance Requirements |
6/8/12 |
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Vehicles Exempt from the Mandatory Liability Insurance Law |
5/2/12 |
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Refunds of Mandatory Liability Insurance (MLI) Reinstatement Fees |
11/27/12 |
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| 810-5-8-.09 | Identification Numbers | 11/27/12 |
Procedures for Random Sampling, Questionnaire Form, and Notice of Suspension |
2/14/13 |
| Rule Number | Rule Title | Effective Date |
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Application for New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealer, Motor Vehicle Wholesaler, Motor Vehicle Reconditioner, and Motor Vehicle Rebuilder Licenses and Renewals - Application for Off-site Sales Event |
8/1/12 |
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Surety Bond and Surety Bond Continuation Form for New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Wholesalers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, and Motor Vehicle Rebuilders |
9/3/12 |
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Bond Claim for New Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Wholesalers, Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, and Motor Vehicle Rebuilders |
9/3/12 |
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Investigation Procedures for Open Assignment of Title |
10/12/12 |
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Evidence of Liability Insurance for Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, Motor Vehicle Rebuilders, and Motor Vehicle Wholesalers |
1/23/13 |