Failing to receive a notice does not waive your obligation to renew before your plates expire.

The name and address under which the vehicle is registered (be sure to update your address as necessary before renewing).Īlabama counties are not required to send renewal notices.

PIN for online renewal (if allowed by your county).

Typically, county renewal notices include: AL Registration Renewal NoticeĪs a courtesy, your county may send you a renewal notice, reminding you that your registration's expiration is approaching. You must renew your vehicle by the last day of your renewal month to avoid any penalties. Renewals only take place during the months of January through November.

Leased, fleet, and commercial vehicles: renew by November 30.

U, V, W, X, Y, Z, and National Guard: renew in October.

The month in which you must renew your AL registration depends on the first letter of your last name. The DOR has a staggered monthly registration system. If you purchased a new car or are new to the state, you will need a first-time registration with the DOR. The Alabama Department of Revenue (DOR) handles vehicle registrations and requires all residents to register their vehicles on an annual or biennial basis, depending on your county. Follow the DPS' updates for the latest information. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state DMVs nationwide have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration dates, and/or limited the transactions they are processing. COVID-19 Effects on Motor Vehicle Services

Wilson County offers online registration renewal. Williamson County offers online registration renewal. Sumner County offers online registration renewal. Rutherford County offers online registration renewal.

Hamilton County offers online registration renewal. Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson Counties If you have a vehicle registered in Davidson County, go to Metro Public Health Department of Nashville/Davidson County, Vehicle Inspection. You can mail or take your renewal form, your emission inspection compliance certificate, and the proper fees to your County Clerk’s office. Once your vehicle has complied with emission testing requirements, you can renew your registration by mail or in person. Up to ninety (90) days prior to your vehicle's registration expiration, you can have your vehicle tested at any testing station in the five-county area regardless of where your vehicle is registered. Take your vehicle to one of the official vehicle emissions inspection stations.

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