Flag_of_Alabama.svg
An official website of the Alabama State government.
Here's how you know

The .gov means it's official

Government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on an official government site.

The site is secure

The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

  • Homepage
  • >
  • What do I need to do if I move from my licensed location?
View All Dealer License, License FAQs

What do I need to do if I move from my licensed location?

Motor vehicle dealers must electronically update their dealer license information using the Motor Vehicle License Portal. A new insurance certificate must be provided for the new location. Retail dealers must also furnish photographs of the new location and signage.

Motor vehicle dealers must electronically update their dealer license information using the Motor Vehicle License Portal. A new insurance certificate must be provided for the new location. Retail dealers must also furnish photographs of the new location and signage.
Related FAQs in Dealer License, License
Designated Agent Qualification Requirements: Licensed Alabama Motor Vehicle Dealers must have a current Dealer License. Licensed financial institutions – Submit a copy of their Title 5, Chapter 19, State Banking License or equivalent. Pawnshops – Submit copy of Alabama Pawnshop License. Insurance companies Towing companies Out of state financial institutions (manufactured homes only) – Submit copy of company’s State business or regulatory license. Law Firms (manufactured homes only) – Submit copy of document evidencing that a principal of the firm is admitted to the State Bar. Title Agents (manufactured homes only) – Submit copy of certificate of authority issued by the Alabama Department of Insurance. Access the designated agent package (ALTS).Please note: the dealer regulatory license bond satisfies the designated agent bonding requirement. Non-dealers are required to post a surety bond in the amount of $50,000, payable to the State of Alabama. When a completed package is received by the Department, the designated agent account will be set up in ALTS and a designated agent certificate will be sent to the applicant. All designated agents are required to attend complete a training course before their ALTS account is activated and they are allowed to process title applications through ALTS. Upon activation, the administrator can create additional users for the dealer and submit title applications.
Passwords are not stored in our system, please click on “Reset Password” an email will be sent with a temporary password and you will be prompt to change it when you logon. You can also click on “forgot password” if security questions have been answered.
No. The applicant must have an established place of business in Alabama. Please click on the link below for the established place of business requirements. https://revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/810-5-12-.01.pdf
Please click “Forgot Your User Name” and when prompted enter your email address on file. An email will be sent with your username.
No, all documents should be uploaded in the MV license system.
Applications for an Alabama dealer regulatory license must be submitted to the department electronically. Click here to apply: https://mvlicense.mvtrip.alabama.gov. Upon submission of the license application, a transmittal sheet will be provided that lists which documents must be submitted to the department. Note: If there are outstanding liabilities resulting from penalty assessments for license plates, licenses will not be renewed.