Alabama § 32-8-42 - Refusing Certificate.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-8-42 — Refusing Certificate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-8-42. Refusing Certificate.
The department shall refuse issuance of certificate of title if any required fee is not paid or if the department has reasonable grounds to believe that one of the following exists:
(1) The applicant is not the owner of the vehicle.
(2) The application contains a false or fraudulent statement.
(3) The vehicle was not manufactured to comply with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations governing safety, emissions, and antitheft standards in effect at the time of manufacture, and has not subsequently been modified to comply with the standards.
(4) A vehicle is exempt pursuant to Section 32-8-31.
(5) The applicant fails to furnish required information or documents or any additional information the department reasonably requires.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-8-42
What does Code of Alabama § 32-8-42 cover?
Section 32-8-42 ("Refusing 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 § 32-8-42?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 32-8-42" (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 § 32-8-42 apply to my situation?
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