Registration Deadlines

When you must register your vehicle depends on how you acquired the vehicle.

Vehicle Purchased from an Alabama Dealer

Vehicles purchased from an Alabama dealer must be registered within 20 days of the date of purchase.

Vehicle Purchased from an Individual

Vehicles purchased from an individual must be registered within 20 days of the date of purchase.

Vehicle Purchased from an Out-of-State Dealer

Vehicles purchased from an out-of-state dealer must be registered before the drive-out temporary tag expires.