Alabama Bill of Sale Requirements
As of 2026, Alabama requires a signed bill of sale for private vehicle transfers. Alabama does not require notarization for standard private-party sales.
Required Fields
- 1Full legal names and addresses of buyer and seller
- 2VIN (17 characters)
- 3Year, make, model, and color of the vehicle
- 4Odometer reading in miles (required)
- 5Sale price in numerals and written form
- 6Sale date
- 7Signatures of both buyer and seller
Alabama-Specific Requirements
Bill of sale must include VIN and odometer reading
Title must be notarized by the seller for transfer
Buyer has 20 days to transfer the title
✓ Alabama does not require notarization for a standard private-party bill of sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a bill of sale required in Alabama?▾
Alabama requires a bill of sale for private vehicle transfers. It must be submitted at the DMV along with the signed title to complete the transfer.
What must be on a Alabama vehicle bill of sale?▾
A Alabama vehicle bill of sale must include: buyer and seller full legal names and addresses, the VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, sale price (written and numeric), sale date, and signatures of both parties.
Does Alabama require an emissions test for private sales?▾
No — Alabama does not require an emissions test for standard private-party vehicle sales and registration.
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