Form MVR-1 at a glance
What it is: MVR-1 is the Temporary Tag Application of the Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division.
Where and when to file: Please mail application and remittance to: Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division P.O. Box 327643 Montgomery, AL 36132-7643.
A designated agent as defined under Section 32-8-34, Code of Alabama 1975, may issue a temporary tag and temporary registration receipt valid for twenty (20) days from the date of issuance to the owner of a motor vehicle which is to be permanently licensed in any state.
A filled-in Form MVR-1 example: a designated agent requests tags
How to fill out Form MVR-1, box by box
Designated agent, manufacturer and mailing address
Enter the Designated Agent / Manufacturer and the Designated Agent Number (if applicable).
Under Mailing Address, enter the Street Address, City, State, Zip and County.
Enter the Contact Person, the Telephone Number and the Email Address.
Temporary Tag Fee
Under Temporary Tag Fee, enter the total number of temporary tags requested.
The price per temporary tag is $2.25. (checked November 1, 2026)
Enter the Total amount due (line 1 times line 2).
Attach payment payable to the Alabama Department of Revenue.
Name, Title, Signature and Date
Enter your Name and Title, sign on the Signature line, and enter the Date.
It shall be unlawful for any owner to make any false statement in making application for issuance of a temporary license tag or temporary registration certificate, or for any designated agent or manufacturer to issue a temporary license tag or temporary registration receipt with knowledge of such false statement. Anyone violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both. (checked November 1, 2026)
More rules for Form MVR-1
Designated agents and manufacturers who issue temporary tags and temporary registrations must maintain a record of all temporary tags and temporary registrations issued for a period of one year.
The Department of Revenue may examine these records upon request.
Failure of a designated agent or manufacturer to faithfully perform the duties associated with the issuance of temporary tags and temporary registrations may result in the revocation of this authority.
Temporary tags issued for a truck or truck tractor with a gross weight exceeding twelve thousand (12,000) pounds shall display the notation "Unladen Weight Only".
The temporary tag should be displayed in accordance with Section 32-6-51, Code of Alabama 1975, on vehicle for which it was issued.
The temporary registration should be kept inside the motor vehicle.
Common questions about Form MVR-1
What is the MVR 1 form?
MVR-1 is the Temporary Tag Application of the Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division. Only licensing officials may issue a temporary tag and temporary registration valid for more than twenty (20) days.
Where do I file it?
Please mail application and remittance to: Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division P.O. Box 327643 Montgomery, AL 36132-7643.
Sources
[1] Form MVR-1 (2/21), Temporary Tag Application, Alabama Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).