I have a few run-ins with the tag issuing offices. The way I look at it, if the tag offices will not process the abandoned vehicle lien documents, then I will. But this recently got me into a little conflict. A conflict, I did not welcome or expect. One of my clients took their paperwork to the tag issuing office, and they would not process it, so I took it upon myself to process it, and send the paperwork to Montgomery for the title to be issued, I have that right sense I am an Alabama Title Agent.
In return, my client took the copy of the title application and the bill of sale to the tag office to purchase a tag, and to my surprise, they still would not issue a tag, saying the abandoned vehicle paperwork was not correct and it will be rejected from the State, so therefore they will not issue a tag and added, who authorized me to ‘over power them’.
Well, this was not what I was trying to accomplish, I did not process the abandoned vehicle paperwork to disrespect anyone. I did this to help my client receive a title and be able to purchase the tag.
I have started using a service through the United State Postal Service called an ‘electronic return receipt’ this receipt is the equivalent to the ‘green card receipt’ that has been in use for many years. I contacted the Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division prior to using this new electronic receipt to see if this was acceptable. I received an email saying it was acceptable as long as it contains the signature of the person who signed for the certified letter, whether it be the green receipt or the electronic, both were accepted.
So, just to let you know, if you have a problem with the tag office accepting this electronic receipt, the problem will be solved shortly. If you have a problem, kindly asked the clerk to please call Montgomery and ask them about the electronic receipt.
