HB289 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Monroe Co., motor vehicles, license tag renewal paid through Internet or by mail, convenience fee or mailing fee per transaction authorized
Summary: HB289 would add a $5 convenience fee for online/electronic renewals of Monroe County motor vehicle license plates and a $5 mailing fee for mailed renewals, with both fees going to the county general fund.
What This Bill Does
The bill creates two per-transaction fees in Monroe County for renewing motor vehicle license plates. A $5 convenience fee is charged when renewal payments are made online or by electronic means and is collected by the Monroe County Judge of Probate (or successor) and deposited into the county general fund. A $5 mailing fee is charged for mailing a renewal license plate or sticker and is also deposited into the county general fund. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Residents of Monroe County who renew motor vehicle license plates online or by mail will pay a $5 per-transaction fee.
Monroe County Judge of Probate (or successor office) will collect both the online convenience fee and the mailing fee and deposit them into the county general fund.

Key Provisions
Adds a $5 convenience fee per transaction for online/electronic renewal payments; the fee is in addition to other fees and costs and is deposited into the county general fund.
Adds a $5 mailing fee per transaction for mailing a renewal motor vehicle license plate or sticker; the fee is in addition to other fees and costs and is deposited into the county general fund.
Effective date: the first day of the third month after the act's passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Monroe County