Talmadge East fights for vehicle registration to remain at the county level

 Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Talmadge East weighs in on bill SB214, which would ensure all motor vehicle registration remains at the county level rather than a centralized state system.

While a centralized motor vehicle registration system is prohibited under Alabama law, a voluntary centralized registration system has been developed — calling for more explicit legislation. 

Currently, motor vehicle registration is done at the county level while vehicle titling is done at the state level. In the 2022 Alabama legislative session, Act 2022-144 was enacted to establish a centralized titling system specifically for boat vessels. 

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Under Alabama law, motor vehicle registration is done through the county level within the county courthouse. Meanwhile vehicle titling is done through a centralized system out of Montgomery.

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.