Alabama Vehicle Registration
Quick answer
Alabama vehicles are registered ("tagged") through the license plate issuing official in the owner's county of residence, not a single statewide DMV office. Registration is renewed annually in a month assigned by the first letter of the owner's last name, and the state's ad valorem property tax on the vehicle is collected at the same time.
Agency
Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division
Online option
Partially available online
Find a verified place to vehicle registration
Montgomery County Probate Court, Tags and Titles (Downtown)
101 S Lawrence St, 2nd Floor, Montgomery 36104
334-832-1233
Madison County License Department
1918 N Memorial Parkway, Huntsville 35801
256-532-1080
Jefferson County License Commission
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, County Courthouse Suite A-100, Birmingham 35203
205-325-5171
Mobile County License Commission (Main Office)
3925-F Michael Blvd, Mobile 36609
251-574-8551
Russell County Motor Vehicle Licensing (Phenix City)
1000 Broad St., Phenix City 36867
334-298-1520
Before you start
- Proof of insurance (OIVS-verified or presented directly)
- Valid Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID for each owner on the title
- Prior tag/registration receipt, if renewing or transferring
How it works
- Determine your county licensing office. Registration is administered at the county level, not centrally.
- Confirm your assigned renewal month, or your deadline for a new registration.
- Gather required documents.
- Pay the applicable registration fee and ad valorem tax at your county office, or online if your county offers it.
Online option
Availability varies
Availability varies by county; not offered statewide.
In person
Visit the license plate issuing official for your county of residence (often a Probate Office, License Commission, or Revenue Commissioner, depending on county).
Common situations
Verified August 17, 2026, source: Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division