HB548 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Motor vehicles, scrap vehicles, 12 years old, lien expires after 3 years, all liens released to Department of Revenue electronically effective January 1, 2014, Sec. 32-8-64.2 am'd.

Summary

HB548 changes when liens on old vehicles are released and requires electronic filing of lien releases with the Department of Revenue.

What This Bill Does

For transfers of 12+ model year vehicles that are scrapped, dismantled, or destroyed, the lien is considered satisfied three years after the security agreement date and a separate release is not required. Beginning January 1, 2014, all lien releases must be submitted electronically to the Department of Revenue within 10 days of the lien’s satisfaction. The changes are implemented by amending the relevant section (32-8-64.2) of Alabama law.

Who It Affects

• Owners or sellers of 12+ model year vehicles that are being scrapped/dismantled, who may have liens satisfied sooner and will not need a release in these cases.
• Lenders, lien holders, and businesses involved in vehicle transfers (such as scrap yards), who must file lien releases electronically within 10 days of satisfaction starting January 1, 2014.

Key Provisions

• Lien on 12+ model year vehicles transferred for scrap/dismantle/destroy is considered satisfied after three years from the security agreement date, and a separate lien release is not required.
• Starting January 1, 2014, all lien releases must be electronically submitted to the Department of Revenue within 10 days of satisfaction.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles