Now Open!

Robertsdale

Probate Office

Along with our existing locations in

Bay Minette, Fairhope and Foley.

* No CDLs issued and no DL examiners in Robertsdale

* Marriage License issued only in Bay Minette office

Why do I need a title?

Alabama is a title state.  A title is a document which proves ownership.  State law requires an Alabama resident who owns a motor vehicle to obtain a title for that motor vehicle if it is a 1975 or newer model.   A new Alabama resident is required to title and register his vehicle within thirty (30) days of moving into the state.  Boats are not titled.

You may apply for an Alabama title at any motor vehicle office in Baldwin County.  Titles are printed in Montgomery mailed to the vehicle owners or lien holders.  The fee for applying for a title is $18.00.

If you moved here from OUT OF STATE and your vehicle is NOT FINANCED

If you moved here from OUT OF STATE and your vehicle is FINANCED

If you purchased from an INDIVIDUAL and the vehicle is titled in ALABAMA

If you purchased from an INDIVIDUAL and the vehicle is titled in ANOTHER STATE

If you moved here from ANOTHER COUNTY in ALABAMA

If you are a BALDWIN COUNTY RESIDENT and purchased from an OUT-OF STATE DEALER:

In Alabama, if your motor vehicle is 1975 or newer, it must be titled by the State. Application for title is made to the Alabama Department of Revenue in Montgomery through the Probate Office or other designated agent such as an auto dealer. If you apply for title through this office, we will prepare the application for you. Application fee is $18.00. The application process will be easier if you’re aware of Revenue Department requirements for your particular situation, and time consuming delays may be avoided. Please help us to serve you better by being prepared to meet State requirements when you apply for title.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you moved here from OUT OF STATE and your vehicle is NOT FINANCED:

If you moved here from Out of State and your vehicle is not financed you must turn-in the original title.The vehicle must be present at the time you apply for title. It is State Law that a Probate Office staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number.

The person or persons whose name appears on the title must be present.  If more than one person’s name appears on the title and the names are joined by "or", either of the persons may apply for title. If however, the names are joined by "and", both persons must be present to apply for title.

If you moved here from OUT OF STATE and your vehicle is FINANCED:

If you moved here from Out of State and your vehicle is Financed you must turn in a photocopy of the original title

The vehicle must be present at the time you apply for title. It is State Law that a Probate Office staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number.  The person or persons whose name appears on the title must be present.

If more than one person’s name appears on the title and joined by "or", either of the persons may apply for title. If, however, the names are joined by "and", both persons must be present to apply for title.

You must present the name and address of the lien holder, that is, the Finance Company or Bank, and Date of the Lien.  You must present the Account Number of your loan.  If your vehicle is leased, you must turn-in a Power of Attorney from the leasing company.

If you purchased from an INDIVIDUAL and the vehicle is titled in ALABAMA:

If you purchased from an Individual and the vehicle is titled in Alabama you must turn -in the original title.  You must present a Bill-of-Sale that shows the purchase price. The Bill-of-Sale must have two witnesses or be notarized.

You must present the registration, commonly called the tag receipt; or the tag number, decal number, month and year that the tag will expire.  If the tag is already expired, you will still need the tag number.

Purchaser of the vehicle must be present. If more than one person’s name appears on the title and joined by "or", either of the persons may apply for title. If however, the names are joined by "and", both persons must be present to apply for title.

Sales tax is due when the vehicle is registered. State and County sales tax is 2 ¾ % of purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable.

If you purchased from an INDIVIDUAL and the vehicle is titled in ANOTHER STATE:

If you purchased from an individual and the vehicle is titled in another State you must turn-in the original title.  You must present a Bill-of Sale that shows the Purchase price. The Bill-of Sale must have two witnesses or be notarized.

The vehicle must be present at the time you apply for title. It is State Law that a Probate Office staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number.  The purchaser of the vehicle must be present. If more than one person’s name appears on the title and joined by "or", either of the persons may apply for title. If however, the names are joined by "and", both persons must be present to apply for title.

Sales tax is due when the vehicle is registered. State and County sales tax is 2 ¾ % of purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable.

If you moved here from ANOTHER COUNTY in ALABAMA:

If you moved here from another County in Alabama and your tag is expired you must do only 2 things.

(1) Present the latest registration, or tag receipt, issued by your former County(2) Turn-in the tag issued by your former County

If you moved here from another County in Alabama and your tag is NOT expired, continue to use the tag until it expires. Renew during the month indicated on the decal. Then present the latest registration, or tag receipt, issued by your former County and turn-in the tag issued by your former County.

If you are a BALDWIN COUNTY RESIDENT and purchased from an OUT-OF STATE DEALER:

If your vehicle is NEW or USED and the Dealer applied for Alabama title for you, you must present your copy of the title application and Bill-of-Sale.  If the vehicle is NEW and the Dealer Did Not Apply for Alabama title for you, you must turn-in the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin and present the Bill-of-Sale.

If your vehicle is USED and the Dealer Did Not Apply for Alabama title for you, you must turn-in the original title signed over to you by the dealer and present the Bill-of-Sale.

The vehicle must be present at the time you apply for title. It is State Law that a Probate Office staff member verify the Vehicle Identification Number.  The person or persons whose name appears on the title or Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin must be present. If more than one person’s name appears on the title or Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin and the names are joined by "or", either of the persons may apply for title. If , however, the names are joined by "and", both persons must be present to apply for title.

Sales tax is due when the vehicle is registered. State and County sales tax is 2 ¾ % of purchase price. Add City sales tax, if applicable.