Alabama § 40-12-263 - Registration of Certain Commercial Vehicles Owned by Nonresidents Prohibited.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-263 — Registration of Certain Commercial Vehicles Owned by Nonresidents Prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-263. Registration of Certain Commercial Vehicles Owned by Nonresidents Prohibited.
No truck, semitrailer truck, road tractor, or other like motor vehicle used for hire or for commercial purposes which is owned by a nonresident of this state shall be registered in this state except as may be otherwise provided in or authorized or required by Section 40-12-262. Every person, firm, or corporation who applies for the registration of a truck, semitrailer truck, road tractor, or other like motor vehicle used for hire or for commercial purposes shall be required by the judge of probate or commissioner of licenses to state in writing under oath his name and address and whether the vehicle is owned by a resident or by a nonresident of this state. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in applying for the registration of a motor vehicle pursuant to this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as prescribed by law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-263
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-263 cover?
Section 40-12-263 ("Registration of Certain Commercial Vehicles Owned by Nonresidents Prohibited.") 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 § 40-12-263?
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