Alabama - Apply for Replacement of a Bill of Sale

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Procedure

Apply In person:

1. To Apply for Replacement of a Bill of Sale, the applicant has to approach the Alabama Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle link
2. The applicant has to get the application form from the respective office.
3. Carry all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Visit the DMV office and submit the proof documents to the respective officer.
5. Pay the prescribed amount of fee to the respective authority.
6. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
7. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
8. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
9. This legal document records a transfer of ownership of an asset from one party to another.
10. The applicant has to visit the office to complete further process.
11. The processing time for these bills of sale takes up to 20 – 30 days.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Copies of sale
• Proof of identity
• Social security card
• Driving license
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Alabama Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division
Mailing Address:
Assessment
P.O. Box 327660
Montgomery, AL 36132-7660
Motor Vehicle Licensing
P.O. Box 327643
Montgomery, AL 36132-7643
Motor Vehicle Division
2545 Taylor Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
Contact - 334-242-9000
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Replacement of a Bill of Sale is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• Pay the prescribed amount of fee to the respective authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for these bills of sale takes up to 20 – 30 days.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Names of the buyer and seller
• Contact details
• A description of the item(s) being sold
• The price of the item(s)
• Methods of payment
• Warranty details

Need for the Document

• A bill of sale, proof of purchase, proof of payment, Is Bill of Sale, Proof of Sale, Sales Slip, or Sales Receipt, is a document or receipt used to transfer the ownership of an object such as a vehicle. This document becomes important when the applicant needs to buy or sell personal property.

Information which might help

• A bill of sale will detail a transfer of property or sale of items between a seller and buyer. This type of document serves as legal evidence that the seller transferred his or her rights to the assets described in the bill of sale.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The bill of sale is used as legal proof of agreement.

External Links

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Others

A bill of sale:

• Transfers ownership.
• Provides details of the exact item a buyer will receive.
• Promises that the person selling the items has a valid title to the item as well as the right to transfer the title.
• May include warranties about the item sold and its future performance, or show that the item was sold "as is" and disclaim all warranties.
• Used during or after a product exchange.