What Do You Need To Register Of An Out-of-state Motorcycle In Alabama

In ALL transactions, if there are two owners and their names are joined by "and," both owners must be nowadays to sign the title application or one has to send an original power of chaser. If in that location are two owners with no connecting word, it is considered "and." If names are joined by "or," only 1 owner is needed to register the vehicle. Each owner reflected on the vehicle title must nowadays a valid regime issued driver'due south license or non driver'due south ID.

Note: An alteration of any kind on a title voids the assignment. Liquid paper voids the entire title and a replacement title must exist issued. Any alteration on a notarized document voids that document.

To avert penalties yous must register your vehicle in your county of residence inside thirty days of entering state.

If You Own Your Vehicle

Out of state championship in your proper name
Proof of Insurance (insurance provider must exist licensed to do business in Alabama)
Proof of residency in Shelby County*
Current registration from the state your vehicle was concluding registered
A valid (non-expired) Driver'due south License or State issued ID for each possessor. The names on the commuter's license/ID must friction match the names on the paperwork and must be the possessor's current legal name. Notation: Company owned vehicles require an FEIN.
The vehicle must be present at our role for a VIN inspection or an inspection form completed and signed by an Alabama police force enforcement officer.

If Your Vehicle Is Financed or Leased With a Lien Holder Recorded

A faxed copy of the existing title from the lien holder - If the lien holder will include the owner's phone number on the fax, the License Office will contact the owner when the paperwork is received.
Proof of residency in Shelby County*
Proof of Insurance (insurance provider must be licensed to do business in Alabama)
A valid (non-expired) Driver's License or Country issued ID for each owner. The names on the driver's license/ID must lucifer the names on the paperwork and must be the owner'due south current legal name. Note: Company owned vehicles require an FEIN.
Company endemic vehicles crave an FEIN
Current registration from the state your vehicle was final registered
The vehicle must be present at our office for a VIN inspection or an inspection form completed and signed by an Alabama law enforcement officer.
If your previous country of residence was a "non-title-holding" land, y'all must have the original championship to complete your transaction.

If Your Vehicle Is Leased Without a Lien Holder Recorded

Original title from the leasing company - If the leasing company volition include lessee'south phone number with paperwork, nosotros will notify lessee when the paperwork is received.
Original, notarized Power of Chaser from leasing company appointing the individual registering the vehicle
Proof of residency in Shelby County*
Proof of Insurance (insurance provider must exist licensed to practise business in Alabama)
A valid (not-expired) Commuter's License or Land issued ID for each possessor. The names on the driver's license/ID must match the names on the paperwork and must be the owner's electric current legal name. Note: Visitor owned vehicles require an FEIN.
Current registration from the state your vehicle was last registered
The vehicle must be present at our office for a VIN inspection or an inspection form completed and signed by an Alabama law enforcement officer.
The person named in the POA signing the title application must have a Valid government-issued photo ID.

*Items That Can Exist Used to Bear witness Residency

Home Property Tax in the applicant's name showing homestead exemption
A current flat lease in the bidder's name or listed as an occupant
A deposit on utilities in the applicant's proper name
A current (within final thirty days) utility bill for a Shelby County residence in the bidder'south proper name (electrical, gas, water, sewer, garbage, cable, and state line telephone)
Military orders to Shelby County (date must be electric current)

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This data provided by the Shelby Canton License Department is the most current and thorough information available to aid expedite your transaction. The license section regards every transaction as unique however we have only addressed the almost common types of transactions and provided you lot the basic information to assist you with the documents needed before your visit to our license offices. Since every situation cannot be foreseen we encourage you to include any boosted documentation you may deem pertinent to your transaction. For your convenience we too encourage you to apply the printable checklists that are available within the text.