Move Permits

A Moving Permit is required before a manufactured home is transported on Alabama highways. The permit must be obtained from the county official who administers manufactured home registrations.

Permit Fee and Duration

• The fee is $10 per manufactured home, regardless of the number of modules.
• A Moving Permit is valid for 14 calendar days.
• A separate permit is issued for each transportable module.

Before a permit can be issued, all applicable ad valorem taxes, registration and issuance fees, and penalties must be paid.

When a Moving Permit Is Not Required

A Moving Permit is not required for:

• Manufactured home dealers transporting a home that is part of their inventory or delivering a home sold from their inventory.
• Manufactured homes owned by dealers, manufacturers, or lien holders.
• Manufactured homes being transported into or through Alabama.

Transporters should carry proof of ownership or authorization, such as a tag, decal, bill of sale, bill of lading, or title, when a Moving Permit is not required.

Moving a Home Without a Permit

Moving a manufactured home without the required permit may result in a traffic citation and a Class C misdemeanor. Upon conviction, a fine of at least $50 may apply. A law enforcement officer in Alabama may issue the citation.

Authority: Alabama Administrative Code, Chapter 810-4-2-.09