Trailer Tags & Registration

Utility Trailer Information

Code of Alabama 1975, 40-12-240 defines a utility trailer as a trailer primarily designed to be drawn by a passenger car or pickup truck, including but not limited to:

• luggage trailers
• other small trailers of similar size and function
• does not include boat trailers

Basic registration requirements:

• Completed bill of sale
• No title will be issued on bumper pulled trailers
• Insurance is not required

Semi/Gooseneck Trailer Information

Code of Alabama 1975, 40-12-252 applies to, but is not limited to, the following:

• Truck Trailers
• Semitrailers
• Tractor Trailers

Basic registration requirements:

• Models 20 years or newer: completed bill of sale and title documentation (title, title application or a manufactures certificate of origin)
• Models older than 20 years: completed bill of sale
• Insurance is not required

Travel Trailer Information (including campers & pop up campers):

Code of Alabama 1975, 40-12-252 requires that Alabama residents register privately owned travel trailers.

Basic registration requirements:

• Models 20 years or newer: completed bill of sale and title or title application
• Models older than 20 years: completed bill of sale
• Insurance is not required

Homemade Trailer Information

Basic registration requirements:

• Manufacturer must provide the buyer with a bill of sale including year, make, model, length and VIN number that the manufacturer assigns to it
• Insurance is not required