Motor vehicle registrations and titles are administered through the Jefferson County Revenue Department.  For inquiries or comments, please email the Jefferson County Revenue Department (revenueadd@jccal.org). If we fail to respond to your query by the end of the next business day, please call 1-205-325-5171. Please include your current tag number, title application number or record number with any correspondence.

Answers to questions not found on this web site may possibly be found at the State of Alabama Department of Revenue site.

Notice to Internet Credit Card and E-Check users:

Effective August 1, 2006 convenience fees will be assessed at the rates listed below by the credit card/E-check service provider. The convenience fee will appear on your monthly statement and not on the motor vehicle/boat registration receipt*.

Credit Card Transactions**
Car Tag Renewals
$5.95 Flat Rate Cap at $500.00

Only VISA® ,MasterCard®, American Express®, and Discover® are accepted at this time.

E-Check Transactions – Car Tag Renewals

  • $3.00 Flat Fee up to $9,999.00
  • $15.00 over $10,000.00
  • $5.00 Returned Check Charge

* The two dollar ($2) mail fee per metal plate and/or registration decal is a separate charge and will appear on the motor vehicle/boat registration receipt.

** Transaction is defined as any combination of motor vehicle registration renewals not in excess of $500. For example, if the total amount for a single or multiple motor vehicle registration renewal is more than $500 and less than $1,000, the credit card/E-check service provider calculates this as two (2) transactions. If the fee is between $1,000 and $1,500, this is considered three (3) transactions.