Alabama Semi-Truck Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Alabama semi-truck sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | MVT 5-13 |
| Sales / use tax | 2% (Private sales taxed at 2% (reduced from dealer rate)) |
| Title transfer fee | $18 |
| Transfer deadline | 20 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Alabama DMV / titling | Alabama DMV ↗ |
Why use a Alabama-specific semi-truck template
Captures every Alabama field
A semi-truck bill of sale must record GVWR, lien status, and note the federal odometer exemption that applies when GVWR exceeds 16,000 lbs. Commercial vehicle registration fees and titling procedures differ by state, and business-entity buyers require the signer's authority documented on the same bill of sale. A generic template often omits Alabama-specific fields (such as the MVT 5-13 reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Alabama charges 2% sales/use tax plus a $18 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Deadline-aware
The buyer has 20 days to register the semi-truck after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the Alabama Semi-Truck template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Semi-Truck identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Signature blocks for both parties
- MVT 5-13 reference (lien release)
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alabama Semi-Truck Template
Is a Alabama semi-truck bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed semi-truck bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Alabama, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the semi-truck identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Alabama DMV to register the semi-truck within 20 days of the sale.
What does a Alabama-compliant semi-truck bill of sale template need to include?▾
Alabama requires the template to capture the semi-truck's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Alabama does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the semi-truck was financed, Alabama uses MVT 5-13 for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private semi-truck sale in Alabama?▾
Alabama charges 2% sales/use tax on private semi-truck sales. Private sales taxed at 2% (reduced from dealer rate) The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the semi-truck and a $18 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Alabama semi-truck bill of sale?▾
Alabama does not require notarization for a private semi-truck bill of sale. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this Alabama semi-truck template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Alabama DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07