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The Alabama Mvt 20 1 form plays a crucial role in the process of recording or transferring a lien on a vehicle. This application is specifically designed for lienholders and is not intended for transferring ownership. It is essential for anyone looking to secure a lien on a vehicle with an outstanding Alabama title. The form requires detailed vehicle information, such as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), make, model, and color, alongside the owner's information. It also includes sections for lienholders, allowing for the accurate recording of first and second liens. Notably, the form mandates that all information be legible and accurate, as illegible submissions will be returned. A processing fee of $15 is required, and applicants must submit the current Alabama title along with the application. Exemptions apply to certain vehicles, including those over a specific age, which can impact the need for a title. Understanding the requirements and details of the Mvt 20 1 form is essential for both lienholders and vehicle owners to ensure compliance with Alabama's vehicle title laws.

Document Specifics

Fact Name Description
Purpose This form is used to apply for a certificate of title to record or transfer a lien on a vehicle that has an outstanding Alabama title.
Governing Law The form complies with Section 32-8-61 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which outlines the process for creating a security interest in a vehicle.
Application Fee A non-refundable application processing fee of $15.00 is required. This must be paid in certified funds, not by personal check or cash.
Exemptions Vehicles over 35 years old and certain trailers are exempt from titling requirements as of January 1, 2012.
Submission Instructions The form must be completed legibly and submitted with the current Alabama title. Illegible forms will be returned.

Similar forms

  • Form MVT 5-1E: This form is used by designated agents to record liens. Similar to the MVT 20-1, it serves to document a security interest in a vehicle but is specifically for agents rather than owners.
  • Form MVT 10: This form is utilized for applying for a certificate of title for a vehicle. Like the MVT 20-1, it involves vehicle identification and ownership information but is intended for ownership transfers rather than lien recording.
  • Form MVT 5-1: This document is for the application of a certificate of title for a vehicle that has been previously titled in Alabama. It collects similar vehicle and owner data as the MVT 20-1 but focuses on ownership rather than liens.
  • Articles of Incorporation: This legal document is crucial for setting up a corporation in California and can be accurately completed by accessing the California PDF Forms.
  • Form MVT 20-2: This form is for recording a lien on a vehicle that is not titled in Alabama. It parallels the MVT 20-1 in purpose but applies to vehicles without an existing Alabama title.
  • Form MVT 30: This form is used to release a lien on a vehicle. It shares the focus on lienholder information and vehicle details, but it is specifically for the purpose of releasing a previously recorded lien.
  • Form MVT 5: This is a general application for a certificate of title. It is similar in that it collects essential vehicle information but does not specifically address lien recording.
  • Form MVT 20-3: This document is for the transfer of a lien when a vehicle is sold. It serves a similar function to the MVT 20-1 but is focused on the transfer process rather than the recording of a new lien.
  • Form MVT 4: This form is used for applying for a duplicate title. While it does not deal with liens, it requires similar vehicle and owner information as the MVT 20-1.
  • Form MVT 21: This form is for reporting a lien satisfaction. It shares the focus on lienholder details but is specifically for confirming that a lien has been paid off.
  • Form MVT 22: This document is used for the application for a title for a vehicle that has been salvaged. It requires similar vehicle identification but focuses on vehicles with a salvage history rather than lien recording.
Free Alabama Mvt 20 1 File

Alabama Mvt 20 1 Example

 

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

APPLICATION

 

MVT 20-1

 

MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION – TITLE SECTION

 

 

 

R 1/12

 

P. O. Box 327640 • Montgomery, AL 36132-7640 • titles@revenue.alabama.gov

 

 

TYPE OR PRINT

Application For Certificate of Title

to Record or Transfer a Lien

 

ONLY

TO RECORD A LIEN ONLY WITH AN OUTSTANDING ALABAMA TITLE* NOT TO BE USED ON A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR BY DESIGNATED AGENT.

*See exemptions on reverse of form.

THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED OR ADDITIONAL COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT WEB SITE AT

www.revenue.alabama.gov/motorvehicle/mvforms/MVT20_1.pdf

VEHICLE INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRANS

YEAR

 

 

MAKE

 

MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODE

MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CYLS

 

NEW USED

 

 

 

DATE OF PURCHASE

 

 

 

NUMBER

 

 

 

COLOR

 

 

ODOMETER READING

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ALABAMA TITLE NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIENS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OWNER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

FELONY OFFENSE FOR FALSE ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAILING ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE

 

 

 

ZIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALABAMA OPERATOR (LESSEE) NAME AND / OR RESIDENT ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESIDENT ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

FELONY OFFENSE FOR FALSE ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE

 

 

 

ZIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIEN INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME FIRST LIENHOLDER

 

 

 

FELONY OFFENSE FOR FAILURE TO NAME LIENHOLDER WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAILING ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIEN DATE (M/D/Y)

 

 

LOCATOR NO.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE

 

 

 

ZIP

 

 

 

 

 

REJECT TO:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME SECOND LIENHOLDER

 

 

 

FELONY OFFENSE FOR FAILURE TO NAME LIENHOLDER WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD

 

REASONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAILING ADDRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIEN DATE (M/D/Y)

 

 

EXAMINER NO.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE

 

 

 

ZIP

 

 

 

 

 

ENCL.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGN COMPLETED FORM ONLY, FELONY OFFENSE FOR FALSE STATEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I, THE UNDERSIGNED, CERTIFY THAT THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED ABOVE IS OWNED BY ME AND I HERE-

 

 

THE UNDERSIGNED ASSIGNOR AND ASSIGNEE CONFIRM THAT THE LIEN HELD BY THE ASSIGNOR HAS

 

A BY MAKE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR SAID MOTOR VEHICLE AND THIS VEHICLE

 

C BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE ASSIGNEE. BOTH PARTIES HEREBY REQUEST THAT A NEW CERTIFICATE

 

WILL NOT BE THE SUBJECT OF LIEN PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF TITLE UNLESS INDICATED ABOVE. I FURTHER

 

OF TITLE BE ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE LIENS LISTED ON THIS APPLICATION.

 

CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWL-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDGE AND BELIEF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OWNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIENHOLDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE(S)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTHORIZED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PERSONALLY SIGNED BY EACH OWNER (IN INK) OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT

 

DATE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIENHOLDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIENHOLDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTHORIZED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTHORIZED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF SECURITY INTEREST

 

NOTE: LIEN DATE FOR TRANSFERRED LIEN(S) MUST REMAIN THE SAME. ALSO, NO CHANGES ARE PERMIT-

 

 

 

 

 

 

TED IN THE OWNER INFORMATION (OTHER THAN ADDRESS CHANGES).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*All VINs for 1981 and subsequent year model vehicles that conform to federal anti-theft stan- dards are required to have 17 digits/characters.

SECTIONS A AND B OR SECTION C MUST BE COMPLETED

THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED

Submit $15.00 Application Processing Fee (non-refundable)

FEE – $15.00

in certified funds payable to Alabama Department of

 

 

Revenue. Do not send personal checks or cash.

 

 

Instructions

This form shall be typed or printed legibly.

Illegible forms will be returned.

This form is designed for use by a lienholder in order for an owner of a vehicle to comply with section 32-8-61, Code of Alabama 1975, where an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle.

This form may not be used on a transfer of ownership or by designated agents. Designated agents shall use form MVT 5-1E to record liens.

NOTE: Vehicle information and owner information shall be identical to information appearing on surrendered alabama title except for current mailing address and current alabama resident address.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS – This application shall be accompanied by the current Alabama title to this vehicle and the title fee (certified funds only) payable to the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Exemptions

(1)Effective January 1, 2012, no certificate of title shall be issued for any manufactured homes, trail- er, semi-trailer, travel trailer, or folding or collapsible camping trailer more than twenty (20) model years old. This exemption is applicable on January 1 of each year and applies to all manufactured homes, trailers, semi-trailers, travel trailers, and folding or collapsible camping trailers with a model year, as designated by the manufacturer, older than twenty (20) years from the current cal- endar year. All utility trailers, other than folding or collapsible camping trailers, are still exempt from titling regardless of the year model.

Example: As of January 1, 2012, all 1991 and prior year model manufactured homes, trailers, semi-trailers, travel trailers, and folding or collapsible camping trailers are exempt from the titling provisions of Chapter 8, Title 32, Code of Alabama 1975.

(2)Effective January 1, 2012, no certificate of title shall be issued for any motor vehicle more than thirty-five (35) model years old. This exemption is applicable on January 1 of each year and applies to all motor vehicles with a model year, as designated by the manufacturer, older than thir- ty-five (35) years from the current calendar year.

Example: As of January 1, 2012, all 1976 and prior year model motor vehicles are exempt from the titling provisions of Chapter 8, Title 32, Code of Alabama 1975.

(3)Effective January 1, 2012, no certificate of title shall be issued for a low speed vehicle. A low speed vehicle is defined as a four-wheeled motor vehicle with a top speed of not greater than 25 miles per hour, a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of which is less than 3,000 pounds and complying with the safety standards provided in 49 C.F.R. Section 571.500. The term includes neighborhood electric vehicles.

NOTE: The exemption from titling does not invalidate any Alabama certificate of title that is currently in effect. However, no subsequent title, including a certificate of title to record or transfer a lien, can be issued if the vehicle is exempt from titling.

Understanding Alabama Mvt 20 1

What is the purpose of the Alabama Mvt 20 1 form?

The Alabama Mvt 20 1 form is specifically designed for lienholders to apply for a certificate of title to record or transfer a lien on a vehicle. This form is applicable only when there is an outstanding Alabama title and should not be used for transferring ownership of the vehicle or by designated agents.

Who can use the Alabama Mvt 20 1 form?

This form can only be used by lienholders. Individuals seeking to transfer ownership or designated agents must use a different form, specifically the MVT 5-1E form, to record liens.

What information is required to complete the form?

To complete the Alabama Mvt 20 1 form, you need to provide detailed information about the vehicle, including the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), make, model, year, color, and odometer reading. Additionally, owner information, including name and address, as well as lienholder details, must be accurately filled out. All information must match what appears on the surrendered Alabama title, except for current mailing and resident addresses.

What is the application processing fee for the Mvt 20 1 form?

The application processing fee for the Alabama Mvt 20 1 form is $15. This fee must be submitted in certified funds payable to the Alabama Department of Revenue. Personal checks and cash are not accepted.

What supporting documents are needed with the application?

Along with the completed Mvt 20 1 form, the current Alabama title for the vehicle must be submitted. The title fee, in certified funds, is also required. Ensure that all documents are legible, as illegible submissions will be returned.

Are there any exemptions for which the Mvt 20 1 form cannot be used?

Yes, certain exemptions apply. For example, the form cannot be used for manufactured homes, trailers, or motor vehicles that are more than 35 model years old. Additionally, low-speed vehicles, which are defined by specific criteria, are also exempt from titling and cannot utilize this form.

What happens if the form is filled out incorrectly?

If the Alabama Mvt 20 1 form is filled out incorrectly or if the information is illegible, it will be returned. It is crucial to ensure that all information is accurate and clearly printed or typed to avoid delays in processing.

Dos and Don'ts

When filling out the Alabama MVT 20 1 form, attention to detail is crucial. Here are some important dos and don’ts to consider:

  • Do type or print all information clearly to avoid any confusion.
  • Do ensure that the vehicle information matches the details on the current Alabama title.
  • Do include the current Alabama title with your application.
  • Do use certified funds when paying the $15.00 application processing fee.
  • Do double-check that all signatures are provided where required.
  • Don't submit the form without completing Sections A and B or Section C.
  • Don't use personal checks or cash for the application fee.
  • Don't leave any required fields blank; incomplete forms will be returned.
  • Don't use this form for transferring ownership or by designated agents.
  • Don't alter the owner information except for address changes.

By following these guidelines, you can help ensure a smooth application process for your vehicle title lien record or transfer.

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