The Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division notifies vehicle owners of the expiration date of their vehicle registration by mail for most counties. Vehicle registrations can be renewed before the expiration date either through the mail for some counties, using the MVD's online service in some counties, or in person. Registrations have to be renewed annually (even in the absence of a renewal notice) to avoid a $15 penalty. A person's first letter of the last name determines his/her month of registration renewal following the staggered system of registration used in Alabama.

REGISTRATION RENEWAL BY U.S. MAIL

Send the completed registration renewal form and the appropriate payment to the address on your renewal notice.

REGISTRATION RENEWAL VIA THE INTERNET

The counties of Blount, Calhoun, Colbert, Cullman, Dallas, Elmore, Houston, Jackson, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Lee, Madison, Marshall, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan and Shelby offer online renewal of vehicle registration. You need to visit the website of these counties and follow instructions to complete your renewal online. Typically, you need the information on your registration renewal form, your driver's license and payment through a Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.

REGISTRATION RENEWAL IN PERSON

1. Locate the County Licensing Office in your area.
2. Bring the registration renewal form, along with cash, check, credit or debit card to pay for the renewal.

FEES

Registration for different categories of vehicles in Alabama will have different fees that range from being free to $815 as seen here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See Vehicle Registrations for additional details.
• See also Renewing Your License.
• See also Alabama Insurance Center.