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How much does an Alabama certificate of title bond cost?
Alabama certificate of title bond costs start at $100. The exact cost will vary depending on the surety bond amount required by the Alabama Department of Revenue. The bond amount will be listed on the bond form provided by the DOR, which you must have before purchasing your bond.
- $5,000 bond amounts cost $100.
- $10,000 bond amounts cost $150.
- $25,000 bond amounts cost $375.
- Bond amounts higher than $50,000 must be reviewed by an underwriter for pricing, starting at $750.
How do I get a certificate of title bond in Alabama?
Once you've gotten your official bond form directly from the Department of Revenue, you can purchase your Alabama certificate of title bond online 24/7. You must provide the following information for DOR approval.
- name
- address
- county
- vehicle identification number (VIN)
- vehicle year, make, model, and body type
- cylinders
- purchase date
- new or used
Once your order has been processed, you'll receive copy of your bond by email, and your physical documentation will be delivered based on your preferred shipping method.
How fast can I get a title surety bond?
The Alabama DOR requires your official bond be physically delivered to you, so select overnight shipping if you're in a rush. Orders submitted by 4 PM CST Monday-Friday are typically shipped same-day.
What is an Alabama certificate of title bond?
Code of Alabama Section 32-8-36 requires individuals who own vehicles with missing titles file a surety bond to verify ownership as part of the vehicle registration process. By filing an Alabama certificate of title bond, an individual verifies they're the sole vehicle owner and acquired it legally.
The title surety bond protects previous owners, lien holders, and future vehicle owners from damages caused by the new certificate of title issuance in lieu of the original title. The surety company will pay valid claims filed against the bond up to the full bond amount, which the bonded vehicle owner would be required to reimburse.
Who regulates registration for missing titles in Alabama?
The Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division enforces registration requirements for missing titles, including the Alabama surety bond requirement to verify ownership. Individuals must always get their original bond form directly from the DOR MVD before purchasing their bonded titles.
Who needs an Alabama certificate of title bond?
If you own a vehicle with a missing title in Alabama, the DOR will require you to file a certificate of title bond for registration. You'll then file your official paperwork with the state to get your bonded title.
Vehicles with open liens or purchased as a junked body, parts, or without an engine are not eligible for an Alabama bonded title.
The Alabama lost title bond is required for a vehicle title to be issued for registration. If you plan to sell vehicles, a separate Alabama motor vehicle dealer bond is required.
What are the required title bond amounts in Alabama?
The state sets the following required bond amounts based on the vehicle type and year. Your exact bond amount should be provided along with your state-issued Alabama surety bond form.
Passenger Vehicles and Pickup Trucks
- Less than 5 model years old: $50,000
- Between 5 and 10 model years old: $25,000
- 10 or more model years old: $10,000
Trucks, Buses and Recreational Vehicles
- Less than 5 model years old: $100,000
- Between 5 and 10 model years old: $50,000
- 10 or more model years old: $25,000
Motorcycles
- Less than 5 model years old: $25,000
- Between 5 and 10 model years old: $10,000
- 10 or more model years old: $5,000
Trailers
- Less than 5 model years old: $25,000
- Between 5 and 10 model years old: $10,000
- 10 or more model years old: $5,000
Manufactured Homes*
- Less than 10 model years old: $50,000
- 10 or more model years old: $25,000
*Manufactured home bond requests must be initiated through a designated agent of the Revenue Department using the electronic title application processing system (ETAPS).
Where do I submit my Alabama certificate of title paperwork?
You'll submit you Alabama certificate of title paperwork to the Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division.
How do I update or change my title bond form?
If the Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division requires your vehicle title bond documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety provider. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change.
The most common changes for these bonds include:
- vehicle owner's name
- address
- county
- vehicle information
Do I need to renew my title bond?
Alabama lost title bonds expire 3 years from the effective date and do not renew.
How do I get an Alabama bonded title?
You'll need to provide the following information on your application along with your surety bond form.
- Detailed explanation why you're requesting a title bond and what efforts you made to find the previous certificate of title
- Whether the vehicle is a utility trailer
- Whether the vehicle was purchased as a body, parts, salvage, or without an engine (not eligible for a bond)
- Prior owner information
- Current vehicle owner information
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