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  1. Designated Agent Qualification Requirements:
    • Licensed Financial Institutions – submit a copy of company’s Title 5, Chapter 19, State Banking License or equivalent.
    • Pawnshops – submit a copy of Alabama pawnshop license.
    • Insurance Companies – submit a copy of certificate of authority issued by the Alabama Department of Insurance.
    • Towing Companies
    • Title Agent (Manufactured Homes Only) – submit a copy of certificate of authority issued by the Alabama Department of Insurance.
    • Out of State Financial Institutions (Manufactured Homes Only) – submit a copy of company’s state business or regulatory license.
    • Law Firms (Manufactured Homes Only) – submit a copy of document evidencing that a principal of the firm is admitted to a State Bar.
  2. Access application to become a designated agent. 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.
  3. When a completed package is received by ALDOR, the designated agent account will be set up in ALTS and a designated agent certificate will be sent to the applicant. Note: The legal name of the business must be provided on the application and bond form.

All designated agents are required to complete the Designated Agent training seminar.