Alabama Bill of Sale Template
Fill out a Alabama bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.
Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
How a bill of sale is used in Alabama
Practical steps that follow the sale in Alabama — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Alabama, the buyer has 20 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Ala. Code § 40-12-260 (via Alabama Department of Revenue FAQ); Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.246 (amended eff. Aug. 11, 2016) ↗
- Liens. Liens are recorded on the Alabama title via Form MVT 5-1E (designated agent) or Form MVT 20-1 (Application for Certificate of Title to Record or Transfer a Lien); the lienholder delivers the application and title to the department. — Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-75-.24 Lien(s) to be Recorded (amended eff. Sept. 14, 2020) ↗
Each point links to the Alabama source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Alabama requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- No — use this template
- Find it official
- Alabama DMV ↗
Source: Alabama DOR / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Using it with the Alabama DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Alabama DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Alabama quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Alabama?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Alabama because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Alabama DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Alabama DMV before you file.
Does a Alabama bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Alabama does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Alabama DOR / DMV.ORG.
How do I fill out and download the Alabama bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Alabama bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Alabama?
Alabama gives the buyer 20 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Ala. Code § 40-12-260 (via Alabama Department of Revenue FAQ); Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-5-1-.246 (amended eff. Aug. 11, 2016).
How Alabama compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Alabama: Alabama DOR / DMV.ORG ↗.
- Alabama is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Alabama is one of 18 of 51 jurisdictions that have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted) (28 publish an official DMV bill of sale form; 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
The rest of what Alabama requires
The figures below are Alabama's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Alabama page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 1 month's rent Ala. Code §35-9A-201 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 60 days after move-out Ala. Code §35-9A-201 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ala. Code §35-9A-201 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 7 days to pay or quit Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 7 days Ala. Code § 35-9A-421 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $6,000 Ala. Code §12-12-31 ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Division (Small Claims Docket) of the District Court · filing fee $35 (claims up to $1,500) / $109 ($1,500-$3,000) / $198 (over $3,000) per Ala. Code §12-19-71, plus service costs and county-specific add-ons Ala. Code §12-12-31 ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Alabama URLTA ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended Ala. Code §26-1A-105 (form §26-1A-301) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Ala. Code § 10A-5A-1.02(l) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Judge of Probate (county Probate Office) · no witnesses Ala. Code § 35-4-20 ↗
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