HB578 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Motor vehicles, titles, fee increased for issuing and processing, Sec. 32-8-6 am'd.

Summary

HB578 raises the fee charged for issuing and processing motor vehicle titles and adjusts related vehicle record fees.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill increases the title issuing/processing fee from $15 to $25 per transaction for each listed title action. It also creates a $1.50 commission for designated agents per transaction and clarifies how fees are collected when multiple transactions occur on one vehicle. In addition, it sets a $5 fee for electronic motor vehicle records, with half going to the State General Fund and half to the Motor Vehicle Division for training and improvements; it allows a similar $5 cap for NMVTIS records to fund MV Division costs. The act becomes effective three months after approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Vehicle title applicants/owners who pay higher per-transaction title fees ($25 per transaction).
• Designated agents (such as dealerships and title service agents) who collect fees and receive a $1.50 commission per transaction.
• People who request motor vehicle records (electronic or printouts) who pay a $5 per-record fee (with funds split to General Fund and MV Division).
• Department of Revenue / Motor Vehicle Division, which administers the fees and uses funds for training, technology, and processing improvements.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-8-6 to set the title-related fee at $25 per transaction (up from $15).
• Designated agents may add $1.50 per transaction as commission, with the balance remitted to the department.
• If more than one transaction involves a single vehicle, the series of fees is counted as one transaction for the agent (still $1.50) and $25 to the department.
• Introduces a $5 fee for motor vehicle records obtained electronically or as a printout, with 50% to the State General Fund and 50% retained by the MV Division for training and improvements.
• Authorizes the department to set a similar fee not greater than $5 for NMVTIS records to be used by the MV Division for costs and improvements.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor's approval.

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