Free Alabama Trailer Bill of Sale Form (ALDOR & Probate PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Alabama?

No. Under Alabama Code § 32-8-32, utility trailers, boat trailers, and homemade trailers are strictly exempt from certificate of title requirements. The State of Alabama does not issue titles for trailers. This statutory Bill of Sale serves as the primary legal evidence of ownership and is required to register the trailer and obtain a license plate tag.

Q: How do you register a trailer in Alabama without a title?

To register a trailer in Alabama without a title, the buyer presents this completed and signed Bill of Sale, the previous owner's license plate registration receipt (if available), and valid government-issued photo ID to their local County Probate Judge or License Commissioner's office within 20 calendar days of purchase.

Q: Does an Alabama trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

While Alabama state law permits an unnotarized bill of sale under certain conditions, County Probate Judges and License Commissioners strongly urge or require notarization for private trailer transactions—especially when registering a homemade trailer or when previous registration paperwork is missing.

Q: What do you need to register a homemade trailer in Alabama?

To register a homemade trailer in Alabama, you must submit this Bill of Sale (listing 'Homemade' as the make), a physical inspection or VIN verification by a law enforcement officer or probate official (Form MVT 5-10 or county equivalent), weight documentation, and payment of the standard annual tag fee.

Q: How much does it cost to register a utility trailer in Alabama?

Under Alabama Code § 40-12-252, the standard annual license tag fee for a private utility trailer or boat trailer is $12.00, plus modest county administrative issuance fees and applicable casual sales taxes assessed at the County Probate office.

FORM SBF-AL-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

Ala. Code §§ 32-8-32 & 40-12-252

STATE OF ALABAMA STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Boat, Equipment, Livestock & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) & County Probate Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total purchase price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Alabama County *:

Section B: Complete Trailer Identification & Technical Specifications

Year Built *

Make / Manufacturer *

Model Name / #

Trailer Body Type *

Length (Ft)

Width (Ft)

# of Axles *

Empty Wt (lbs)

Payload (lbs)

GVWR (lbs) *

Current AL Tag # (If Any)

Trailer VIN or State-Assigned Serial # *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

AL Driver License / ID #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

AL Driver License / ID #

Section D: Financial Consideration & Payment Terms

Total Price: $

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Trade

STATUTORY "AS-IS" WARRANTY DISCLAIMER (Ala. Code § 7-2-316): The Buyer agrees that this trailer is sold strictly in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, with all latent and patent faults. The Seller expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability, roadworthiness, frame structural integrity, axle alignment, wheel bearings, tire safety, coupler strength, or wiring functionality. Buyer acknowledges having had the full opportunity to inspect and road-test the trailer, or has knowingly waived this right.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Seller Title Affidavit

SELLER'S TITLE & LIEN AFFIDAVIT (Ala. Code § 13A-10-101): Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of Alabama that the Seller is the lawful owner of said trailer with legal authority to convey the same, that the trailer is free from all security liens and encumbrances, and that all information set forth above is true and correct.

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match probate registration

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For Alabama Tag Application

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: State of Alabama Notary Public Acknowledgment / Jurat

STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF:

I, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said County and State, hereby certify that the Seller and/or Buyer whose names are signed to the foregoing conveyance, and who are known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the conveyance, they executed the same voluntarily on the day the same bears date. Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here

FORM SBF-AL-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com Ala. Code §§ 32-8-32 & 40-12-252 • Title-Exempt Utility & Cargo Trailer PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Alabama 3-Step Trailer Registration & Licensing Guide

Under Alabama law, utility trailers are title-exempt. Follow these statutory steps to license your trailer through your local County Probate Judge or License Commissioner's office.

Execute Form SBF-AL-TRL

Both buyer and seller must execute this 1-page statutory Bill of Sale. Make sure the trailer VIN or serial number, body type, empty weight, GVWR, and exact purchase price are accurately recorded.

Verify Title-Exempt Status

Under Alabama Code § 32-8-32, utility trailers, boat trailers, and homemade trailers are exempt from titling. No Certificate of Title is required, issued, or transferred by the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Obtain $12 Annual License Tag

Within 20 calendar days of purchase, the buyer visits the local County Probate Judge or License Commissioner's office with this Bill of Sale, previous tag receipt (if available), and pays the statutory $12.00 tag fee.

Statutory Summary

Alabama Trailer Legal & Licensing Requirements

Legal Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose & Rules
Form SBF-AL-TRL Bill of Sale	Ala. Code § 40-12-252	Mandatory	Primary legal instrument of ownership; required by County Probate offices to issue license plates.
Certificate of Title Exemption	Ala. Code § 32-8-32	Title-Exempt	Utility trailers, boat trailers, and homemade trailers are legally exempt from vehicle titles in Alabama.
20-Day Registration Deadline	Ala. Code § 40-12-260	20 Calendar Days	Time limit for buyer to purchase annual license plate tags before facing delinquency penalties.
Annual License Plate Tag Fee	Ala. Code § 40-12-252	$12.00 Base Fee	Statutory annual registration fee for standard utility, cargo, and recreational boat trailers.
Notary Public Acknowledgment	County Probate Practice	Recommended	Protects both parties against fraudulent ownership claims; prevents probate licensing rejections.