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Access Administrative Rules for each tax division below. The list is currently sorted by division. You may search for a specific rule by typing in the search bar, or sort the list by clicking on any of the column headers. You may filter by division, tax type, and status using the dropdown menus at the bottom of the table.

View the list of proposed rule changes, including the date, time and location of the Public Hearing, and rules pending final adoption here.

Motor Vehicle Rules

NumberTitleDivisionTax TypeStatusDate
NumberTitleDivisionTax TypeStatusDate
810-5-75-.09Title Procedure – Transfer of Title For A Vehicle From A Deceased OwnerMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/14/2010
810-5-75-.14Involuntary Transfer by Operation of LawMotor VehicleTitlesAdopted01/18/2012
810-5-75-.15Application for Replacement Alabama Certificate of TitleMotor VehicleTitlesAmended08/30/2013
810-5-75-.17Title Procedure – Repossessed Motor VehicleMotor VehicleTitlesRepealed06/10/2011
810-5-75-.21Title Procedure – Title Procedure – Lien or Security Interest Releases and Continuous Perfection of Lien or Security Interests.Motor VehicleTitlesRepealed08/30/2013
810-5-75-.24Title 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 amendedMotor VehicleTitlesAmended09/03/2012
810-5-75-.27Title Procedure – First Title For Vehicles Reconstructed With Glider Kit.Motor VehicleTitlesAmended11/27/2012
810-5-75-.30Title Procedure – First Title for a Rebuilt VehicleMotor VehicleTitlesAmended02/15/2011
810-5-75-.31Title Procedure – Transfer Of Title For Vehicle Under The Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act – Bill of Sale (Form MVT 32-13B)Motor VehicleTitlesRepealed01/18/2018
810-5-75-.31.02Abandoned Motor Vehicle Record RequestMotor VehicleTitlesAmended10/01/2014
810-5-75-.34Title Procedure – Title Obtained Under Surety BondMotor VehicleTitlesAmended12/04/2014
810-5-75-.39ALTERED DOCUMENTSMotor VehicleTitlesAmended08/30/2013
810-5-75-.40Requirements for Names and Signatures on Title Application and Title AssignmentsMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/20/2016
810-5-75-.42DEALER RECORDSMotor VehicleTitlesAmended08/30/2013
810-5-75-.48Title Procedures – Defining “Junk”, “Parts Only” and “Scrap” Vehicles and Requiring NoticeMotor VehicleTitlesAmended11/27/2012
810-5-75-.49Certificate of Title Required – New Title Issued when Information on a Certificate of Title is Changed or when Correction in RequiredMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.50Certificate of Title Required – Continuance of Recorded LegendsMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.51Returned Title Request Form (Form MVT 5-27))Motor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.52Designated Agent AppointmentsMotor VehicleTitlesRepealed12/01/2014
810-5-75-.53Application for Certificate of Title Leased Vehicles (Including Lease/Purchase Agreements)Motor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.54Application for Certificate of Title – Corrections on an Application for Certificate of Title by the DepartmentMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.55Application for Certificate of Title – Certification of Physical Inspection of a Motor Vehicle on Application for Certificate of TitleMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.56Issuance and Records – Abbreviations Used in Data EntryMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.57Application for Salvage Certificate of Title – Application for Certificate of Title for a Stolen Unrecovered VehicleMotor VehicleTitlesAmended12/23/2011
810-5-75-.58Security Interest – Motor HomesMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.59Powers of the Department – Application for Alabama Vehicle Identification Number and Supporting DocumentsMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.60Powers of the Department – Revocation and Denial of Authority to Act as Designated Agent of the Department.Motor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.61Schedule of Fees and Commissions – Remittance of FeesMotor VehicleTitlesAmended02/15/2011
810-5-75-.62Salvage – Determining Fair Retail Values for Total Loss VehiclesMotor VehicleTitlesAmended05/26/2010
810-5-75-.63Powers of Attorney – Guidelines for UseMotor VehicleTitlesAmended08/03/2012
810-5-75-.64Unclaimed/Abandoned VehiclesMotor VehicleTitlesAmended01/13/2018
810-5-75-.65Appointment, Revocation, and Denial of Authority to Act as a Manufactured Home Designated Agent of the DepartmentMotor VehicleTitlesAdopted10/01/2010
810-5-75-.67Title Procedure – Manufactured Home Exemption from Titling and CancellationMotor VehicleTitlesAdopted02/15/2011
810-5-75-.68Title Procedure – Exemptions from TitlingMotor VehicleTitlesAmended08/30/2013
810-5-1-.204Placement of Motor Vehicle License Tags on Certain Motor VehiclesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended10/10/2014
810-5-1-.205Commitment to Purchase Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAdopted03/04/2017
810-5-1-.206Armed Forces Reserve Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationRepealed04/09/2018
810-5-1-.207Motor Vehicle WreckersMotor VehicleRegistrationAdopted05/02/2012
810-5-1-.208National Guard Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationRepealed03/23/2018
810-5-1-.209Helping Schools Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended05/14/2010
810-5-1-.211Motor Vehicle Registration Delinquency Penalty an Interest ChargesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended02/27/2015
810-5-1-.212Undercover License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended08/11/2016
810-5-1-.215Vintage Vehicle License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended06/13/2016
810-5-1-.216Redesign and Reissue of Stillman College Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAdopted07/10/2015
810-5-1-.217License Plate Design SpecificationsMotor VehicleRegistrationAdopted10/12/2012
810-5-1-.218Disabled Veteran Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationRepealed03/23/2018
810-5-1-.225Disability Access Parking PrivilegesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended06/10/2011
810-5-1-.226Department Requirements for Accurate Registration InformationMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended06/13/2016
810-5-1-.227The Issuance of Temporary License Tags and Registration Certificates by Designated Agents (Other than License Plate Issuing Officials)Motor VehicleRegistrationRepealed01/18/2018
810-5-1-.228Temporary Tags and RegistrationMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended01/01/2018
810-5-1-.229Replacement License Plates and DecalsMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended11/30/2010
810-5-1-.230The Sale of License Plates for Truck Tractors Limited to Travel within 15 Miles of its Domiciled Corporate LimitsMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended11/27/2012
810-5-1-.232United States Armed Forces Retired Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended11/26/2010
810-5-1-.233Proof of Payment of Federal Heavy Vehicle Use TaxMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended04/11/2014
810-5-1-.234Personalized License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended12/30/2016
810-5-1-.236God Bless America Distinctive License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended11/30/2010
810-5-1-.238Registration of Motor Vehicles Not Subject to TitlingMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended02/10/2016
810-5-1-.240Permanent Trailer License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended10/10/2014
810-5-1-.241Collegiate and Collegiate Personalized License Plates for Two-Year Colleges and UniversitiesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended11/20/2016
810-5-1-.244Proration of Motor Vehicle Registration FeesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended01/10/2012
810-5-1-.245Non-Residents Operating Non-Commercial Vehicles into Alabama and Non-Residents Relocating to AlabamaMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended10/01/2010
810-5-1-.246Bill Of Sale, Invoice Or Other Sales Document – Minimum RequirementsMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended08/11/2016
810-5-1-.247Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) InspectionsMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended08/30/2013
810-5-1-.442Farm and Forest Products License PlatesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended02/10/2016
810-5-1-.468Refunds of Motor Vehicle Registration FeesMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended02/27/2015
810-5-1-.485Implementation of the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)Motor VehicleRegistrationAmended02/10/2011
810-5-1-.400Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Program Adopted in AlabamaMotor VehicleIRPAmended06/13/2016
810-5-1-.438International Registration PlanMotor VehicleIRPAmended08/29/2016
810-5-1-.440Department of Revenue to Issue Apportioned License PlatesMotor VehicleIRPAmended08/29/2016
810-5-1-.441Application for Apportioned RegistrationMotor VehicleIRPAmended08/29/2016
810-5-1-.451Prerequisites to Issuance of Apportioned License Plates or Cab CardsMotor VehicleIRPAmended06/04/2010
810-5-1-.454Temporary Evidence of Apportioned Registration (TEAR)Motor VehicleIRPAmended08/29/2016
810-5-1-.469Suspension, Cancellation and/or Revocation of Apportioned License Plates and Cab CardsMotor VehicleIRPAmended08/29/2016
810-5-1-.470IRP and IFTA Trip PermitsMotor VehicleIRPAmended03/12/2016
810-5-1-.471Alabama Registration Reciprocity AgreementsMotor VehicleIRPAmended08/29/2016
810-5-9-.01International Fuel Tax Agreement- View International Fuel Tax AgreementMotor VehicleIFTAAmended08/29/2016
810-5-9-.03IFTA License ApplicationMotor VehicleIFTAAmended08/29/2016
810-5-9-.09IFTA DecalsMotor VehicleIFTAAmended08/29/2016
810-5-9-.10IFTA Quarterly Fuel Use Tax ReturnsMotor VehicleIFTAAmended02/27/2015
810-5-9-.13Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation of an IFTA AccountMotor VehicleIFTAAmended02/27/2015
810-5-8-.01Issuance of Certificate of Motor Vehicle Liability BondMotor VehicleMLIAmended02/10/2016
810-5-8-.02Issuance of Certificate of Cash Bond and Satisfaction of JudgementsMotor VehicleMLIAmended02/10/2016
810-5-8-.04Registration Denial – Mandatory Liability Insurance LawMotor VehicleMLIAmended12/24/2012
810-5-8-.05Evidence of Insurance RequirementsMotor VehicleMLIAmended02/10/2016
810-5-8-.06Mandatory Liability Insurance (MLI) Registration Reinstatement ProceduresMotor VehicleMLIAdopted02/10/2016
810-5-8-.07Vehicles Exempt from the Mandatory Liability Insurance LawMotor VehicleMLIAdopted05/02/2012
810-5-8-.08Refunds of Mandatory Liability Insurance (MLI) Reinstatement FeesMotor VehicleMLIAmended02/27/2015
810-5-8-.09Identification Documentation Required for Registration.Motor VehicleMLIAmended03/23/2018
810-5-8-.10Mandatory Liability Insurance (MLI) Questionnaire and Notice of SuspensionMotor VehicleMLIAmended02/10/2016
810-5-12-.01Application 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 EventMotor VehicleRegulatory LicensingAmended01/04/2016
810-5-12-.02Motor Vehicle Surety Bond FormMotor VehicleRegulatory LicensingAmended12/04/2017
810-5-12-.03Motor Vehicle Bond ClaimMotor VehicleRegulatory LicensingAmended12/04/2017
810-5-12-.04Investigation Procedures for Open Assignment of TitleMotor VehicleRegulatory LicensingAdopted10/12/2012
810-5-12-.05Evidence of Liability Insurance for Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle Reconditioners, Motor Vehicle Rebuilders, and Motor Vehicle WholesalersMotor VehicleRegulatory LicensingAmended01/09/2015
810-5-1-.219Design, Placement and Proper Use of Monthly and Annual DecalsMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended12/04/2017
810-5-1-.223Off-the-Road Equipment – Definitions and ExemptionsMotor VehicleRegistration02/11/2010
810-5-1-.239Registration of Vehicles Used Exclusively to Transport Raw CottonMotor VehicleRegistration01/05/2007
810-5-1-.243Registering Trucks with Gross Weights up to 12,000 PoundsMotor VehicleRegistration03/05/2007
810-5-1-.403International Registration Plan, Inc. DuesMotor VehicleIRP03/05/2007
810-5-1-.459Department of Revenue Permitted to Make Reasonable Inquiries and Demand Reasonable Proof When Registering Vehicles Under the International Registration PlanMotor VehicleIRP01/01/1970
810-5-1-.473Distribution of Monies Received form Registrants under the International Registration PlanMotor VehicleIRP07/07/2006
810-5-1-.476.01Enforcement as to Alabama Apportioned Vehicles, License Plates, and Cab CardsMotor VehicleIRP07/07/2006
810-5-1-.479Proof of Residency Requirements for Applicants for Registration Under the International Registration PlanMotor VehicleIRP08/04/2006
810-5-1-.484Licensing, Registration, Expirations, Etc.Motor VehicleRegistration01/12/2010
810-5-75-.03Title Procedure – Requirements for Titling Gray Market VehiclesMotor VehicleTitles06/22/2004
810-5-75-.28Title Procedure – First Title For Assembled VehiclesMotor VehicleTitles11/17/2000
810-5-75-.29Title Procedure – First Title For Vehicle Obtained From The United States Government.Motor VehicleTitles01/25/1994
810-5-75-.36MAKING APPLICATION FOR TITLE – Responsibilities of Designated Agents, RequirementsMotor VehicleTitles12/28/1998
810-5-75-.38RE-ASSIGNMENT SUPPLEMENT FORM MVT 8-3Motor VehicleTitles09/18/1992
810-5-75-.46Assignment of Certificate of TitleMotor VehicleTitles09/25/1990
810-5-75-.47Title Procedure – Identification of Motor Vehicles Returned to the Manufacturer because of Non-Conformity to WarrantyMotor VehicleTitles12/10/1997
810-5-75-.66Title Procedure – Cancellation of Manufactured Home Certificate of Origin or Certificate of TitleMotor VehicleTitles08/01/2012
810-5-8-.03Use of Motor numbers on insurance cards and other proof of liability insurance in lieu of vehicle identification numbersMotor VehicleMLI04/26/2001
810-5-1-.201Exemption from Privilege or License Tax and Registration Fee at Time of Registration or Re-registrationMotor VehicleRegistrationAmended05/24/2018
810-5-12-.06Buyer’s Identification Cards for Automotive Dismantlers and Parts RecyclersMotor VehicleRegulatory LicensingAdopted12/04/2017