SB215 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve LivingstonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Motor vehicles, license plates, validation decals to include year and month, electronic format for receipts, dealers, issuance of temporary plates, renewals not required to verify vehicle identification number, Secs. 32-6-63, 32-6-65, 32-6-211, 32-7A-17, 40-12-253, 40-12-258, 40-12-260 am'd.

Summary

This bill updates Alabama's motor vehicle plate rules to add year and month on validation decals, allow electronic receipts, let dealers issue temporary plates, and limit ID verification to initial registrations.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would require validation decals on metal plates to show expiration year and month. Registration receipts could be provided in paper or electronic form. Designated dealer agents could issue temporary license tags and temporary registration certificates for vehicles that will be permanently licensed in Alabama. The verification requirement for a state-issued ID or department-approved federal identifying number would apply only to the initial registration and not to renewals.

Who It Affects

• Vehicle owners/registrants in Alabama will see year and month on decals, options for paper or electronic receipts, and different rules for ID verification during renewals.
• Dealers designated as agents (and related DMV/tax offices) will issue temporary license tags/receipts and handle related registration processes.

Key Provisions

• Validation decals on metal license plates must include expiration year and month.
• Registration receipts may be provided in tangible (paper) or electronic format.
• Designated dealer agents may issue temporary license tags and temporary registration certificates for vehicles that are to be permanently licensed in Alabama.
• Verification requirements for a state-issued ID or department-approved federal identifying number apply only to initial motor vehicle registration, not to subsequent renewals.

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