Alabama § 40-12-399 - Records to Be Kept by Licensees.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-399 — Records to Be Kept by Licensees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-399. Records to Be Kept by Licensees.
Every licensee under this article shall keep books and records in such form as may be approved by the commissioner, in which he shall record the purchase, sale or exchange, or receipt for the purpose of sale of every motor vehicle purchased or sold or held for sale by him, which shall include a description of each vehicle, together with the name and address of the seller, purchaser or owner of vehicles held by him for sale. Such description shall include the identification number of each such vehicle and shall also include a statement that the identification number has been obliterated, defaced or changed if such is the fact.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-399
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-399 cover?
Section 40-12-399 ("Records to Be Kept by Licensees.") 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 § 40-12-399?
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