BillOfSaleNow

Auburn, Alabama

Documents Needed to Sell a Semi Truck in Auburn

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private semi truck sale in Auburn, Alabama. File at the Lee County License Office — title transfer fee: $18.00, sales tax: 9.00%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Semi Truck title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Semi Truck title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $18.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 9.00% 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 Auburn

Office

Lee County License Office

Address

215 S 9th St, Opelika, AL 36801

Phone

(334) 737-3660

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Fees for Semi Truck Title Transfer in Auburn

Title Transfer Fee

$18.00

Sales Tax Rate

9.00%

Notarization

Not Required

Alabama state rate 2% (vehicles) + Lee County 2% + Auburn city 5%

FAQ — Documents for Semi Truck Sale in Auburn

What documents do I need to sell a semi truck in Auburn?
To sell a semi truck in Auburn you need: a signed Semi Truck title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the Lee County License Office.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a semi truck in Auburn, Alabama?
Yes. The Lee County License Office 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 semi truck title transfer fee in Auburn?
The title transfer fee in Lee County is $18.00. Sales tax of 9.00% is also due at the time of registration. Alabama state rate 2% (vehicles) + Lee County 2% + Auburn city 5%
Where do I file a semi truck title transfer in Auburn?
File at the Lee County License Office, 215 S 9th St, Opelika, AL 36801. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (334) 737-3660.

Trusted by private vehicle sellers nationwide

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

$60–$85 mobile notary

Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.

Source: Thumbtack / NNA