I've never had any for mine and so far no issues (knock on wood). I see a lot on the road without them too. What's the real story on them? I figure once I buy them I am committed for life!

Not sure, but never had any on my little trailer.

They can give you a ticket for not have one. my buddy said its just another way to make money and he fills out a bill of sale everytime he pulls it. i just put one on mine and they arent that high.

Utility trailers that are designed for pulling behind an automobile or pickup truck remain subject to State Law requirements for registration by the payment of license fees and ad valorem taxes. (Code of Alabama, 1975, 40-12-252).



Exemptions for title and tag requirements are limited to the following:

1.Boat Trailers

2.Farm Trailers: Trailers used exclusively for transporting farm products to and from market or for transporting the personal property of the farmer for his own use on the farm.

3.Equipment Trailers: Trailers with permanent mounted equipment such as a crane or well-drilling equipment. Trailer is not equipped for hauling supplies.

4.Beginning July 1, 2009, utility trailers designed for pulling behind an automobile or pickup truck are exempt from the title law. Such trailers remain subject to registration fees and taxes.


5.Beginning January 1, 2012, semi-trailers, gooseneck trailers, recreational trailers and manufactured homes over 20 model years old are exempt from the title law. Currently all 1992 and prior year model trailers are exempt. Such trailers remain subject to registration fees and taxes.




Utility trailers required for registration include, but are not limited to, open trailer for commercial equipment or personal mowers or golf carts, horse trailer, enclosed auto transporter and tow dolly.

A sample of the supporting documents for registration or registration transfer for utility trailers is listed below:

NEW OR USED UTILITY TRAILER TAG REGISTRATION

� Manufacturer's Statement of Origin or Most Recent Certificate of Title, if available

�Bill of Sale From Seller to New Buyer (Seller must provide make, model year and VIN as displayed on trailer)

�Current Alabama Tag Registration In Seller's Name

�No Visual Inspection Is Required


For additional information concerning registration and title provisions, you may wish to contact the Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.


Source: From the Limestone County website.
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A buddy just got a ticket the other day for no tag on his utility trailer it cost him $207,the officer told him they are starting to enforce the law on trailer tags.He went and got a tag for it the other day and it was less than $20.This happened in Mobile,I am not sure how other places are about it but Mobile is starting to enforce it.

Just renewed mine the other day. $18

I got one for a 16 ft twin axel utility trailer several years ago and the geniuses at Double Springs had to send a trooper to inspect it first.

I have one on my 5x14, no on my 5x8.

Cost me $15 a year. Not enough to worry about whether I need one or not.

I got one really because I figured the ticket for not having one was more expensive than buying the tag. Tag is like 10 bucks a year for my little 5x8 trailer. My buddy got a ticket for not having one. Can't remember the amount but it prompted him to get one too.

Dr. B

Just like insurance. It's best to have it.

R_H_Clark,


The inspection was part of the process to obtain a title. The title requirements have changed recently.(See notice above)

No inspection is necessary to get a tag.

I have a 5X10 with a tag. Tag is cheap insurance especially when pulled out of state.

Better get one got one from state trooper in g.hill for a 5�8 4years ago! There cheap....

Ok then... Why when I renew my boat registration every year, they never give me a sticker for a tag? Just the boat sticker.

because boat trailers don't require a tag. You pay the taxes when you register the boat.

Ok, I read 49's post wrong. Looked like all boats were required to have tags too.

I changed the format of my post. See if it's easier to understand now.

Last trailer I bought, I asked the guy at the farm supply place I bought it from. He said they are required by law, BUT the law isn't enforced.
That being said, A friend of mine I work with got a ticket on old Selma road a couple years back for not having one. So, I would buy it just to save the hassle from a cop.

About 5 years ago the troopers were watching for untagged trailers on Highway 5 during deer season. I don't travel that road anymore so I don't know if they are now.

yep about the time they got me on 43 they were "hassling" hunters