Alabama - Renew your Vehicle Registration

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Procedure

Renew in Person

1. Go to your local Tag and Title Office.
2. Provide your renewal notice or current registration.
3. Present your drivers license or non-driver ID card.
4. Pay your renewal fee. It is recommended to call before visiting for accepted forms of payment.
5. Your new plate decals and registration will be given before you leave.

Renew Online

1. Go to the Alabama eServices Motor Vehicle Online Tag Registration website.
2. Click the link for your county.
3. Click the Renew an Automobile button.
4. Enter the Record Number from your registration renewal notice.
5. Enter your current tag/license plate number.
6. Pay your registration fee (E-Check, AMEX, VISA, MasterCard, Discover).
7. Print your renewal receipt.

Notes:

• You must have the Record Number listed on your renewal notice to renew online.
• You must have your PIN to renew online.
• Keep your renewal receipt until you receive your new license plate stickers and registration in the mail. This will serve as your temporary proof of registration.

Renew by Mail

1. Make sure everything on your notice is correct.
2. Follow the directions on your notice for completing your renewal.
3. Write a check or money order for your renewal fee.
4. Send everything to the address located on your renewal notice.

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Required Documents

• renewal notice or current registration
• driver's license or non-driver ID card
• renewal receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Alabama Department of Revenue
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Info Line 334.242.1170
Website

Registration Section

Mailing Address:
P O Box 327630
Montgomery, AL 36132-7630

Physical Address:
2545 Taylor Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117

Titles Section

Mailing Address:
P O Box 327640
Montgomery, AL 36132-7640

Physical Address:
2545 Taylor Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117

Eligibility

All owners of registered vehicles in Alabama.

Fees

Alabama Registration Fees

Validity

Your Alabama motor vehicle license plate/decal must be renewed each year.

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Processing Time

• Renewal in Person: same day
• Renewal Online: 7 business days

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Instructions

• The month in which you must renew your Alabama vehicle registration depends on the first letter of your last name:
  • A & D: renew in January
  • B: renew in February
  • C & E: renew in March
  • F, G, & N: renew in April
  • H & O: renew in May
  • M & I: renew in June
  • P & L: renew in July
  • J, K, & R: renew in August
  • Q, S, and T: renew in September
  • U, V, W, X, Y, and Z: renew in October
  • Leased, fleet, and commercial vehicles: renew by November 30
• You must renew your vehicle by the last day of your renewal month to avoid any penalties.
• Your county will send you a renewal notice, reminding you that your registration's expiration is approaching.
• If you didnt get a notice, contact your local Title and Tag Office to get more information about your renewal.

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Need for the Document

All vehicles are registered on an annual basis so it must undergo a renewal process to keep its validity. Following are procedures on how you can renew your vehicle registration in Alabama.

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External Links

• Alabama Department of Revenue:

http://revenue.alabama.gov/motorvehicle/

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