Your Alabama car title is a legal document, and any errors in completing it could make it invalid—meaning you’d need to obtain a duplicate. To avoid delays or complications with your donation, be sure to carefully read all instructions and tips before signing your Alabama title.

Do Not Void Your Title 

• Use only black or blue pen
• Do not use highlighter or white-out. 
• No scribbles, write-overs, strikethroughs, or tears
• Do not sing in the Dealer Reassignment section, unless you’re an authorized dealer

If your Alabama title looks different from the example shown below, take a moment to review it closely before moving forward. The placement of the signature and printed name fields may vary, but you are still required to print and sign your name in the correct designated sections.

The person(s) named on the front of the Alabama title must follow these steps:

1. Sign the back of the Alabama title where it reads “SIGNATURE(S) of Seller(s).”
2. Print name(s) on the back of the Alabama title where it reads “PRINTED NAME(S) of Seller(s).”
3. If there’s a lien listed on the Alabama title, it must be released on the Alabama title, or accompanied by a separate lien release letter.

Signature Tips

The name(s) used to sign the Alabama title must exactly match the name(s) shown on the Alabama title. If you have changed your name since the title was issued, do not sign with your new name. Go ahead and sign with the name shown on the title. 

If there are two owners on the Alabama title, one or both must sign, depending on how the names appear in the title. 

• Owner 1 OR Owner 2 – Only ONE owner must sign
• Owner 1 AND/OR Owner 2 – BOTH owners must sign (unless one is deceased)
• Owner 1 AND Owner 2 – BOTH owners must sign
• Owner 1 Owner 2 (No conjunction) – BOTH owners must sign

Don’t worry about the Buyer line, you should leave that blank.

If you need a replacement Alabama title before your pickup please use the link below.

• Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division

Final steps to complete my Alabama car donation.

What do I do with my plates?

• You can turn your plates in to the Department of Motor Vehicles or transfer the plates to a different vehicle.

Is there anything else I need to do?

• You may need to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles that the vehicle was donated to complete the transfer. Please contact them to be sure.