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When ALEA refers to a “homemade vessel” what does that mean?
What is a Vessel Hull Identification Number (HIN)?
When ALEA refers to a “rebuilt vessel” what does that mean?
What is the ALEA – Abandoned Vessels program?
My vessel was manufactured prior to 1972, but I would like to register my boat in Alabama. What do I need to do?
How do I determine a vehicle’s Unladen Weight or GVWR?
What is ALEA looking for during a vessel inspection?
Does Alabama issue electronic lien and title (ELT)?
What is the process for abandoned/unclaimed vessels in Alabama?
Is there a cost to print an ELT in Alabama?
What documents are accepted as proof of ownership to title a vessel?
How do I determine the length of a vessel for a title application?
What vessels are required to be titled in Alabama?
What vessels are optional to be titled in Alabama?
What vessels are not required to be titled in Alabama?
What is a vessel?
What is a Personal Watercraft?
What is a documented vessel?
What is a foreign-documented vessel?
When am I supposed to apply for a vessel title in Alabama?
What are the vessel title application requirements?
How do I get a hull identification number (HIN) assigned to my vessel?
What are the vessel title application fees?
How do I obtain records for an official title record, registration record, title history, or an abandoned vehicle record?
What qualifies as an unclaimed/abandoned motor vehicle?
How do I apply for title if the owner is deceased?
How do I correct an Alabama title or a title assignment?
If the lienholder information is not provided in the assignment, will the title application be rejected by the department?
If the owner signs but does not date the application, will the title application be rejected by the department?
If there are two owners listed on the title application are they both required to sign the application?
Is a physical Alabama address required for the owner on the application?
The lienholder’s name on the application is listed as Bank Loans NA and in the assignment is listed as Bank Loans. Would the title application be rejected by the department for this?
What is the cost to make application for Alabama certificate of title?
How do I schedule a rebuilt inspection for my vehicle?
I did not own my vehicle prior to salvage. How do I apply for a rebuilt inspection?
I owned my vehicle prior to salvage. How do I apply for a rebuilt inspection?
How do I report a vehicle as unclaimed/abandoned?
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How do I check the status of my title application?
How long does a designated agent have to provide the title application paperwork to the department when you buy a car?
How do you cancel a manufactured home as real property?
What are the requirements for titling a manufactured home?
How do I make a commitment to purchase for a proposed new license plate category?
Who do I contact for a refund if the license plate does not meet the minimum number for production?
Are emissions testing a prerequisite to registration?
I am a military member stationed in Alabama. Am I required to title and register my vehicle in Alabama?
I just acquired a vehicle. How many days do I have to title and register this vehicle?
What is a manufactured home?
How can a title be issued if the dealer is out of business and the title paperwork was never submitted to this department or the seller never provided the buyer with a title?
What are the prerequisites for registering a vehicle in Alabama?
How do I apply for a surety bond?
How do I apply for a replacement title?
If the application reflects joint ownership joined by “AND” and the assignment is joined by “OR”, will the title application be rejected by the department?
How do I track the status of my rebuilt inspection application?
May I apply for an inspection to a vehicle that was branded parts only in another state?
If the odometer reading is missing in the assignment, will the title application be rejected by the department?
My vehicle has a salvage title. Can I register and drive it on the public highways of this state?
If the owner’s name on the application is listed as John Allen Smith and the assignment is listed as John A Smith and no documentation has been provided for the name variances, will the title application be rejected by the department?
What do I have to do to become a licensed rebuilder?
If the registration is revoked and I do not purchase a new vehicle during the registration period, can the ad valorem tax be refunded?
Is a bill of sale required to be provided for a Leased vehicle?
Why did I receive a MLI Notice of Suspension (NOS)?
Is the assignment of an MSO or title required to be notarized?
What are the requirements for names and signatures?
If I move out of Alabama and register my vehicle in another jurisdiction, am I required to return the license plate to the State of Alabama?
What documents will I need to make application for Alabama certificate of title?
I purchased a vehicle overseas and will be shipping it to the United States. How do I title and register the vehicle in Alabama?
Where do I apply for an Alabama certificate of title?
What is a salvage vehicle (total loss)?
What is the fee to transfer a license plate?
Can I bring my application for rebuilt inspection and vehicle to Montgomery for an inspection today?
When I sell or otherwise dispose of my vehicle, does the license plate remain on the vehicle?
Do all counties mail registration renewal notices?
How long does it take to get a rebuilt inspection?
How much does it cost for a rebuilt inspection?