Moving From Another State

Documentation You Need 

 If You Own Your Vehicle

• Out of state title in your name
• Proof of Insurance (insurance provider must be licensed to do business in Alabama)
• Proof of residency in Shelby County*
• Current registration from the state your vehicle was last registered
• Valid Government Issued Photo ID - Company-owned vehicles require an FEIN.
• The vehicle must be present at our office for a VIN inspection or an inspection form completed and signed by an Alabama law enforcement officer.
• If there are two owners and their names are joined by "and,” both owners must be present to sign the title application or one has to send an original notarized power of attorney. If there are two owners with no connecting word, it is considered "and." If names are joined by "or," only one owner is needed to register the vehicle. Each owner reflected on the vehicle title must present a valid government issued driver's license or non driver's ID

If Your Vehicle Is Financed or Leased With a Lien Holder Recorded

• A faxed copy of the existing title from the lien holder - If the lien holder will include the owner’s phone number on the fax, the License Office will contact the owner when the paperwork is received.
• Proof of residency in Shelby County*
• Proof of Insurance 
• Valid Government Issued Photo ID
• Company owned vehicles require an FEIN
• Current registration from the state your vehicle was last registered
• The vehicle must be present at our office for a VIN inspection or an inspection form completed and signed by an Alabama law enforcement officer.
• If your previous state of residence was a "non-title-holding" state, you must have the original title to complete your transaction.
• If there are two owners and their names are joined by "and,” both owners must be present to sign the title application or one has to send an original notarized power of attorney. If there are two owners with no connecting word, it is considered "and." If names are joined by "or," only one owner is needed to register the vehicle. Each owner reflected on the vehicle title must present a valid government issued driver's license or non driver's ID.

If Your Vehicle Is Leased Without a Lien Holder Recorded

• Original title from the leasing company - If the leasing company will include lessee’s phone number with paperwork, we will notify lessee when the paperwork is received.
• Original, notarized Power of Attorney from leasing company appointing the individual registering the vehicle
• Proof of residency in Shelby County*
• Proof of Insurance (insurance provider must be licensed to do business in Alabama)
• Valid government-issued photo ID - Company owned vehicles require an FEIN.
• Current registration from the state your vehicle was last registered
• The vehicle must be present at our office for a VIN inspection or an inspection form completed and signed by an Alabama law enforcement officer.
• The person named in the POA signing the title application must have a Valid government-issued photo ID.

*Items That Can Be Used to Prove Residency

• Home Property Tax in the applicant’s name showing homestead exemption
• A current apartment lease in the applicant’s name or listed as an occupant
• A deposit on utilities in the applicant’s name
• A current (within last 30 days) utility bill for a Shelby County residence in the applicant’s name (electric, gas, water, sewer, garbage, cable, and land line telephone)
• Military orders to Shelby County (date must be current)