Section 1 - Party Identification
ALABAMA AS-IS VEHICLE SALE DISCLOSURE
Date of Disclosure: [[Date of Disclosure]]
SELLER (Dealer or Private Party)
Name / Dealership Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name or Dealership Name]]
Dealer License Number (if dealer): [[Alabama Dealer License Number - or "N/A - Private Sale"]]
Address: [[Seller Street Address]], [[Seller City]], Alabama [[Seller ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Seller Phone Number]]
Email: [[Seller Email Address]]
BUYER
Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Buyer Street Address]], [[Buyer City]], [[Buyer State]] [[Buyer ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Buyer Phone Number]]
Email: [[Buyer Email Address]]
Driver's License Number / State: [[Buyer Driver's License Number]] / [[Issuing State]]
Section 2 - Vehicle Description
| Field | Details |
|---|
| Year | [[Vehicle Year]] |
| Make | [[Vehicle Make]] |
| Model | [[Vehicle Model]] |
| Trim / Body Style | [[Vehicle Trim and Body Style]] |
| Exterior Color | [[Vehicle Exterior Color]] |
| VIN (17 Characters) | [[Vehicle Identification Number]] |
| Current Odometer Reading | [[Odometer Reading at Time of Sale]] miles |
| Title Number | [[Existing Title Number]] |
| Title-Issuing State | [[Title-Issuing State]] |
Section 3 - AS-IS Warranty Disclaimer
> AS IS - NO WARRANTY
>
> THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED IN THIS DISCLOSURE IS SOLD "AS IS." THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS VEHICLE. THE BUYER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE VEHICLE AND ALL COSTS OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FROM THE MOMENT OF DELIVERY.
> Implied Warranty Disclaimer (Ala. Code § 7-2-316): To the fullest extent permitted by Alabama law, all implied warranties - including the implied warranty of merchantability (Ala. Code § 7-2-314) and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose (Ala. Code § 7-2-315) - are expressly and conspicuously disclaimed by this written agreement. This disclaimer is valid under Alabama's Uniform Commercial Code when made in writing in a conspicuous manner.
> FTC Buyers Guide (Dealers Only): Federal Trade Commission regulations (16 C.F.R. Part 455) require licensed dealers to display an FTC Buyers Guide on each used vehicle offered for sale. The signed FTC Buyers Guide is incorporated into this disclosure by reference and controls if any conflict exists with this document regarding warranty status.
Buyer Initials - Acknowledgment of As-Is Purchase: ______ / ______
Section 4 - Known Defects Disclosure
The seller discloses the following known material defects, conditions, or damage to the vehicle. "Known" means actually known to the seller at the time of this disclosure; this list does not represent a comprehensive inspection and the buyer is encouraged to obtain an independent pre-purchase inspection.
| # | System / Area | Description of Known Defect or Condition |
|---|
| 1 | [[System or Area - e.g., Engine]] | [[Description of Defect or Condition - or "None known to seller"]] |
| 2 | [[System or Area - e.g., Transmission]] | [[Description of Defect or Condition - or "None known to seller"]] |
| 3 | [[System or Area - e.g., Body / Paint]] | [[Description of Defect or Condition - or "None known to seller"]] |
| 4 | [[System or Area - e.g., Electrical]] | [[Description of Defect or Condition - or "None known to seller"]] |
| 5 | [[System or Area - e.g., Brakes / Suspension]] | [[Description of Defect or Condition - or "None known to seller"]] |
Additional Known Defects or Disclosures (if any):
[[Additional Defect or Disclosure Details - or "None"]]
Accident / Collision History Known to Seller:
[[Accident or Collision History - or "None known to seller"]]
Flood, Fire, or Salvage History Known to Seller:
[[Flood, Fire, or Salvage History - or "None known to seller"]]
Prior Use (e.g., rental, fleet, taxi, lease):
[[Prior Use Description - or "None known to seller"]]
Section 5 - Federal Odometer Disclosure
> Federal Odometer Act (49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580): Federal law requires the seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage upon transfer of ownership. Failure to complete or providing a false statement may result in civil and criminal penalties including fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [[Vehicle Identification Number]]
Odometer Reading at Time of Transfer: [[Odometer Reading at Transfer]] miles
The seller certifies that to the best of their knowledge the odometer reading reflects:
- [ ] The actual mileage of the vehicle.
- [ ] Mileage EXCEEDS mechanical limits - The odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage. WARNING: Odometer has rolled over.
- [ ] Odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage - WARNING: Odometer discrepancy exists.
> Exemptions: Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 16,000 lbs, vehicles 20 or more model years old (as of the calendar year of transfer under the 2021 federal rule update), new vehicles prior to first retail sale, and certain other transfers are exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements.
Seller Certification:
I, [[Seller Full Legal Name]], hereby certify under penalty of law that the odometer reading stated above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Seller Signature: ___________________________ Date: [[Date of Seller Odometer Certification]]
Buyer Acknowledgment:
I, [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], have read and acknowledge the odometer disclosure above.
Buyer Signature: ___________________________ Date: [[Date of Buyer Odometer Acknowledgment]]
Section 6 - Sale Price and Payment Terms
Sale Price: $[[Agreed Sale Price]]
Payment Method:
- [ ] Cash / Certified Funds - Full amount of $[[Agreed Sale Price]] due at time of delivery.
- [ ] Personal Check - Subject to clearance. Title will not transfer until funds clear.
- [ ] Wire Transfer - Buyer to initiate wire to [[Seller Wire Transfer Instructions]].
- [ ] Other: [[Describe Payment Method]]
Deposit Paid (if any): $[[Deposit Amount - or "None"]]
Balance Due at Delivery: $[[Balance Due at Delivery]]
Section 7 - Buyer Acknowledgment and Release
By signing below, the buyer acknowledges and agrees:
- The buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and/or arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection prior to signing this disclosure.
- The buyer is purchasing the vehicle AS IS, with full knowledge of the defects disclosed in Section 4 and any additional conditions observable upon reasonable inspection.
- The buyer releases the seller from any and all claims arising from defects, conditions, or failures of the vehicle that were disclosed in this document or that were discoverable upon reasonable inspection.
- The buyer understands that Alabama does not provide a statutory right to cancel a used-vehicle sale after execution of this disclosure and the accompanying bill of sale.
- The buyer has received (check all applicable):
- [ ] Signed copy of this As-Is Disclosure
- [ ] FTC Buyers Guide (if purchased from a dealer)
- [ ] Bill of Sale / Vehicle Purchase Agreement
- [ ] Odometer Disclosure Statement (if separate document)
- [ ] Title (signed by seller on reverse)
Section 8 - Alabama Title Transfer Notice
After execution of this disclosure, the following steps apply to complete title transfer in Alabama:
- Obtain signed title from seller. The seller must sign the back of the Alabama certificate of title in the seller's section and complete the odometer disclosure on the title if required by federal law.
- Submit to County Tax Collector. In Alabama, vehicle title transfers are processed at the county tax collector's office (or license plate office) in the county where the buyer resides. Bring the signed title, this disclosure, a valid government-issued photo ID, and proof of Alabama insurance.
- Pay Alabama Sales Tax. Alabama imposes a state sales tax of 2% on the purchase price of motor vehicles (Ala. Code § 40-23-100 et seq.), collected at the time of registration. County and municipal taxes may also apply - verify current rates with your county tax collector.
- Pay title and registration fees. Alabama title fee is currently $18.00 (subject to change). Registration fees vary by vehicle weight. Verify current fees with the Alabama Department of Revenue or your county tax collector.
- Obtain new Alabama title and registration. The county tax collector issues a new Alabama certificate of title and registration in the buyer's name.
> All fees and procedures are current as of June 2026. Verify current fees and requirements at the Alabama Department of Revenue: revenue.alabama.gov or your county tax collector's office.
Section 9 - Signature Block
By signing below, both parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Alabama As-Is Vehicle Sale Disclosure.
SELLER
Signature: ___________________________ Date: [[Date Seller Signs]]
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Title (if dealer): [[Seller Title - e.g., Sales Manager - or "N/A"]]
Dealer License # (if applicable): [[Alabama Dealer License Number - or "N/A"]]
BUYER
Signature: ___________________________ Date: [[Date Buyer Signs]]
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Buyer Street Address]], [[Buyer City]], [[Buyer State]] [[Buyer ZIP Code]]
Driver's License #: [[Buyer Driver's License Number]] / [[Issuing State]]
Section 10 - Notary Acknowledgment (Recommended for Private Party Sales)
Notarization is not required by Alabama law for a vehicle as-is disclosure, but is strongly recommended for private-party transactions to reduce dispute risk.
State of Alabama
County of [[County Name]]
On this [[Day]] day of [[Month]], [[Year]], before me personally appeared [[Seller Full Legal Name]] and [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public Signature: ___________________________
Notary Printed Name: [[Notary Full Name]]
My Commission Expires: [[Notary Commission Expiration Date]]
Notary Seal:
> ⚠️ Template example - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This document is a general template for informational purposes only. Alabama statutes, sales tax rates, title fees, and dealer regulations change frequently - verify all figures against current Alabama law and county tax collector requirements before use. Implied-warranty disclaimers must be conspicuous under Ala. Code § 7-2-316; consult a licensed Alabama attorney for high-value or complex transactions. Sources verified as of June 2026: Ala. Code §§ 7-2-314, 7-2-315, 7-2-316, 40-23-100; 49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580; 16 C.F.R. Part 455 (FTC Used Car Rule); Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.
