Alabama § 32-20-10 - Violations - Alterations, Forgeries, Etc.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-20-10 — Violations - Alterations, Forgeries, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32-20-10. Violations - Alterations, Forgeries, Etc.

A person is guilty of a Class C felony who, with fraudulent intent does any of the following:

(1) Alters, forges, or counterfeits a certificate of title.

(2) Alters or forges an assignment of a certificate of title, or an assignment or release of a security interest, on a certificate of title or a form the department prescribes.

(3) Has possession of or uses a certificate of title, knowing it has been altered, forged, or counterfeited.

(4) Uses a false or fictitious name or address, or makes a material false statement, or fails to disclose a security interest, or conceals any other material fact, in an application for a certificate of title.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-20-10

What does Code of Alabama § 32-20-10 cover?

Section 32-20-10 ("Violations - Alterations, Forgeries, Etc.") 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 § 32-20-10?

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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