Alabama § 32-12A-5 - Registration Certificate.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-12A-5 — Registration Certificate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-12A-5. Registration Certificate.
The secretary shall provide to the registrant a registration certificate that includes the registration number, the date of registration, the make and serial number of the vehicle, the owner’s name and address, and additional information the secretary may require. Information concerning each registration shall be retained by the secretary. The registration is not valid unless signed by at least one owner. Upon a satisfactory showing that the registration certificate has been lost or destroyed, the secretary shall issue a replacement registration certificate upon payment of a fee of five dollars ($5). The fees collected from replacement registration certificates shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the Public Safety Fund of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-12A-5
What does Code of Alabama § 32-12A-5 cover?
Section 32-12A-5 ("Registration Certificate.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 32-12A-5?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 32-12A-5" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 32-12A-5 apply to my situation?
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