FAQs • St. Clair County, AL • CivicEngage

What do I do if I lose my tag or decal?: You may come to our office for a replacement tag or decal. There is a cost for replacement of $2 and you will need a valid picture id. Replacement boat and manufactured home decals are $5.00.

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Probate Office

1. What are your office hours?: We are open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

2. What do I need to get a Marriage Certificate?: For more information about the State of Alabama rules concerning Marriage Certificates, please click here.

3. What are the hours for the driver's license examiner?: The examiner is located in Pell City, available Monday through Friday. The examiner starts testing at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. All new permit applicants must have 3 proofs of identification, i.e. certified birth certificate, social security card, etc. Applicants under 19 must have a letter from their school stating they are a current student for both written and driving tests.

4. Where can I obtain a driver's manual, boating manual, or motorcycle manual?: Online manuals can be found at www.alea.gov/dps

5. Where do I get an application for handicap parking placard?: You may come by our office and pick up an application.

6. What do I need to replace a lost title?: You may call or come by our office or check online at https://revenue.alabama.gov/

7. How do I renew my vehicle tags?: You may come to our office, mail in the renewal cards with payment enclosed, or provide us payment information online. All tags and decals will be mailed within 5 to 7 working days. To renew your tags online, visit our website www.stclairco.com

8. What do I need to bring to renew my tag?: Tag number to be renewed, vehicle owner's driver's license number and expiration date and proof of Alabama insurance

9. How do I renew my Manufactured Home decals?: You may come to our office, mail in the renewal cards with payment enclosed, or provide us payment information online. All tags and decals will be mailed within 5 to 7 working days.

10. How do I renew my Boat Decals?: You may come to our office, mail in the renewal cards with payment enclosed, or provide us payment information online. All tags and decals will be mailed within 5 to 7 working days. To renew your tags online, visit our website www.stclairco.com

11. What do I do if I lose my tag or decal?: You may come to our office for a replacement tag or decal. There is a cost for replacement of $2 and you will need a valid picture id. Replacement boat and manufactured home decals are $5.00.

12. What do I do if I lose my tag receipt?: You may come to our office with a photo ID to get a receipt replaced for a $1.00 fee.

13. What if my tag renewal has expired? Can I renew a late renewal online?: Yes.

14. How many days do I have to register a vehicle I have purchased?: You have 20 calendar days to register a vehicle. We will need a bill of sale and a title or title application to register your vehicle. If you are transferring a license plate from one vehicle to another one, please bring in the license number. The vehicle you are transferring the license plate from must be sold or totaled by an insurance company. Easytag - If bought from the dealership within 10 days at www.stclairco.com

16. What do I need to bring to acquire a car title?: Current title or MSO, new owner's driver's license number and expiration date, proof of insurance and bill of sale. Concerning out of state title transfers, the vehicle needs to be brought to the courthouse for inspection.