Alabama Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

The execution of certain documents accompanies the transfer or sale of cars. In Alabama, an auto bill of sale is required to register any motor vehicle.

This form is a written record required to document the transfer of legal ownership of a vehicle. The document is also necessary for you for the personal accounting of property.

To complete this form in Alabama, you are given 20 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Additional documents that will be required for registration of this paper:

• Liability insurance (a copy)

• The title (if you do not have any, then you need to fill out Form MVT 12-1)

• Registration fee

To register the form, you must contact your local Motor Vehicle Division.

Main Parts of the Document

It is best to check this list with your local Department of Revenue to have the latest information for your county.

However, in most areas, the bill of sale must include the following parts:

• Buyer’s name and contact data

• Seller’s name and contact data

• The vehicle identification number (or VIN)

• The odometer reading

• The sales date

• The vehicle’s body type and series number

• The vehicle’s year, model, and make

• The purchase price

• The buyer’s signature

• The seller’s notarised seller