Alabama § 27-14-19 - Delivery of Policies.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-14-19 — Delivery of Policies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27-14-19. Delivery of Policies.

(a) Subject to the insurer’s requirements as to payment of premium, every policy shall be mailed or delivered to the insured or to the person entitled thereto within a reasonable period of time after its issuance, except where a condition required by the insurer has not been met by the insured.

(b) In event the original policy is delivered, or is so required to be delivered, to or for deposit with any vendor, mortgagee, or pledgee of any motor vehicle, and in which policy any interest of the vendee, mortgagor, or pledgor in or with reference to such vehicle is insured, a duplicate of such policy, setting forth the name and address of the insurer, insurance classification of vehicle, type of coverage, limits of liability, premiums for the respective coverages, and duration of the policy, or memorandum thereof containing the same such information, shall be delivered by the vendor, mortgagee, or pledgee to each such vendee, mortgagor, or pledgor named in the policy or coming within the group of persons designated in the policy to be so included. If the policy does not provide coverage of legal liability for injury to persons or damage to the property of third parties, a statement of such fact shall be printed, written, or stamped conspicuously on the face of such duplicate policy or memorandum.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-14-19

What does Code of Alabama § 27-14-19 cover?

Section 27-14-19 ("Delivery of Policies.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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