Mobile, Alabama
Documents Needed to Sell a Car in Mobile
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private car sale in Mobile, Alabama. File at the Mobile County License Commission — title transfer fee: $18.00, sales tax: 10.00%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Car title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
- 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Car title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $18.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 10.00% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Alabama insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Alabama
Alabama does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Where to File in Mobile
Office
Mobile County License Commission
Address
3925 Michael Blvd, Suite G, Mobile, AL 36609
Phone
(251) 574-8530
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Car Title Transfer in Mobile
Title Transfer Fee
$18.00
Sales Tax Rate
10.00%
Notarization
Not Required
Alabama state rate 2% (vehicles) + Mobile County 2.5% + Mobile city 5.5%
FAQ — Documents for Car Sale in Mobile
- What documents do I need to sell a car in Mobile?
- To sell a car in Mobile you need: a signed Car title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the Mobile County License Commission.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in Mobile, Alabama?
- Yes. The Mobile County License Commission requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Alabama-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the car title transfer fee in Mobile?
- The title transfer fee in Mobile County is $18.00. Sales tax of 10.00% is also due at the time of registration. Alabama state rate 2% (vehicles) + Mobile County 2.5% + Mobile city 5.5%
- Where do I file a car title transfer in Mobile?
- File at the Mobile County License Commission, 3925 Michael Blvd, Suite G, Mobile, AL 36609. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (251) 574-8530.