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Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Fee

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Sections 32-8-1 through 32-8-88, Code of Alabama 1975.

Fee required of owners of motor vehicles designated 35 model years old or newer and travel trailers designated 20 model years old or newer.

Registrants must have a certificate of title or an application for certificate of title before license plates can be issued.

Original certificate of title $15

Replacement certificate $15

Transfer of certificate of title $15

Notice of security interest $15

Assignment by lien holder $15

Title history $15

Corrected title $15

Salvage title $15

Notice of Junk Cancellation** $5

General Fund.

*Distribution designated as follows: 50% to general fund and 50% to motor vehicle training and technology fund.

**Distribution to motor vehicle training and technology fund. In lieu of a per transaction fee, automotive dismantler and parts recyclers, and secondary metals recyclers may pay an annual fee of $500. The annual fee is also distributed to the motor vehicle training and technology fund.