Get Alabama Abandoned Motor Vehicle Record Request

To transfer ownership of a car without a title in Alabama, you need to apply for a duplicate title by completing a Duplicate Title Request Form ( Form MVT 12-1). You and the seller must sign the duplicate title for it to be valid and accepted in the state of Alabama.

A motor vehicle left unattended on a public road or highway for more than 48 hours. A motor vehicle, not left on private property for repairs that has remained on private or other public property for a period of more than 48 hours without the consent of the owner or lessee of the property.

(4) If the motor vehicle is titled and/or registered in Alabama, the person in possession of the motor vehicle must request an abandoned motor vehicle record through the department's Records Request Portal and electronically pay the required fees as provided under § 32-8-6, Code of Ala.

In order to register a vehicle subject to the Alabama title law, a title application must be completed before a registration can be processed. When a certificate of title is not required, only a registration is issued.

Alabama abandoned vehicle policy If they're parked on the side of the roads, highways, private or public properties for more than 48 hours, cars are considered abandoned. Legally, the owner has to notify the Department of Revenue (DOR) within five days after the vehicle was noted as abandoned.

Reporting Entity Reporter. MOBILE POLICE IMPOUND. 1251 VIRGINIA STREET, LOT B. MOBILE, AL 36604. KOFONISA@CITYOFMOBILE.ORG. (251)208-2589. 7AM TO 6:30 PM.

How do you get an abandoned vehicle title in Alabama? Unclaimed/Abandoned Vehicle Portal. Request prior owner information. Send a notice of possession via certified mail. Public notification and auction. Hold a public auction and sell the vehicle.

The titled owner(s) or recorded lienholder can apply for a replacement title online by using the Public Title Portal. Once the title application is complete, it can be electronically uploaded and submitted for payment. The application fee is $15.00 and is non-refundable.