Alabama § 45-43-240.26 - Renewal by Mail; Mail Order Fee.
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§ 45-43-240.26. Renewal by Mail; Mail Order Fee.
The tax assessor shall mail an application for renewal of a motor vehicle license to any person, firm, or corporation to which a motor vehicle license has been previously issued. A renewal form shall be returned prior to the expiration date of the previously issued motor vehicle license. The renewal form may be in post card form and with sufficient information to adequately identify and process the renewal. The signature of the licensee and proper remittance shall constitute sufficient authority for the tax assessor to issue the motor vehicle license and return it to the licensee by mail. There is established a fee to be entitled a mail order fee in an amount determined by the county commission to pay the cost of the mailing procedure authorized by this section. The fee shall be collected by the tax assessor at the time of issuance of the motor vehicle license and paid to the general fund of the county as are other fees and commissions.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-43-240.26
What does Code of Alabama § 45-43-240.26 cover?
Section 45-43-240.26 ("Renewal by Mail; Mail Order Fee.") 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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