Alabama § 32-8-40 - Distinctive Certificates for Certain Vehicles.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-8-40 — Distinctive Certificates for Certain Vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-8-40. Distinctive Certificates for Certain Vehicles.
If the department is not satisfied that there are no undisclosed security interests created before this chapter takes effect in a previously registered vehicle, the department may, in addition to the department’s options under Section 32-8-36, issue a distinctive certificate of title of the vehicle containing the legend, “This vehicle may be subject to an undisclosed lien” and containing any other information the department prescribes.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-8-40
What does Code of Alabama § 32-8-40 cover?
Section 32-8-40 ("Distinctive Certificates for Certain Vehicles.") 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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