Selling a car in Alabama can pose a challenge when you do not know about the the state's vehicle regulations. Understanding the laws to follow and forms to fill out will make the process simple and straightforward. You can successfully transfer your car to the new owner by carefully following a few simple steps.
You are required to sign the title of the car to the new owner. You can find the procedure to follow at the Alabama Department of Revenue. A completed assignment at the back of the title is all you need, but there are some circumstances where more documents will be required. These documents include the bill of sale and federal odometer statement.
If the car being sold is inherited and is part of an estate not requiring a probate, you will transfer the title in your name. Complete the Affidavit for Assignment of the Title. All the relevant sections of the title certificate should be filled out by both the seller and buyer.
In Alabama, a bill of sale is a requirement during the transfer process. You are required to provide specific details in the bill of sale, such as the names of both parties involved, street name and date of the sale. The bill of sale acts as a legal receipt between the buyer and the seller that shows the transfer of the ownership.
In case the title certificate is lost, you can apply for an Application for Replacement Title, Form MVT-12-1 or visit your local office of the Alabama Department of Revenue. You will need to pay transfer fees. For the title application, you are required to pay a duplicate title fee of $15 and a processing fee of $15, at the time of publication.
The vehicle history will help buyers evaluate the car before they decide to buy it. This will act as a tool to enable you conclude the process of selling your car. It also helps the buyers build trust when you provide all the history records of your car.
After selling your car, remove the license plates; you can transfer them to a new vehicle at your nearest Alabama DMV office.
