HB163 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Motor vehicles, certificates of title, certain notarization requirements waived, collection of commissions, further provided, issuance of new certificates of title, further provided, Secs. 32-8-3, 32-8-7, 32-8-35, 32-8-43, 32-20-3, 32-20-5, 32-20-23, 32-20-29 am'd.

Summary

HB163 updates Alabama's motor vehicle and manufactured home title rules to permit electronic filings with notarization waivers, adjust title processing commissions, and speed up title transfers using the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would allow the Commissioner of Revenue to waive notarization for filings submitted electronically and authorize electronic filings to be accepted only if they meet the chapter’s requirements. It would let the Department of Revenue collect a $1.50 title application commission even when the application is not processed by a designated agent, with the commission continuing to be appropriated to the department. It would also allow a transferee to receive a new title without a 15-day hold if the title information can be verified electronically through NMVTIS, and expands electronic processing and transfer of titles for motor vehicles and manufactured homes.

Who It Affects

• Vehicle and manufactured home owners and transferees, who would experience faster title processing and potential changes to notarization requirements for electronic filings.
• Designated agents (such as judges of probate and county officials) and the Department of Revenue, who would see changes in how title application commissions are collected and how electronic filings are processed.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes waiver of notarization requirements for filings and allows electronic filings to be accepted if they meet the chapter's requirements.
• Allows the Department of Revenue to collect the same $1.50 commission for title applications processed by the department when not processed through designated agents; the commission is continuously appropriated to the department.
• Permits issuing a replacement certificate of title to a transferee without a 15-day hold if title information can be verified through the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS).
• Authorizes and supports electronic transfer of title and the recording/release of security interests for motor vehicle and manufactured home titles.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles