HB535 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Cherokee Co., judge of probate, recording fees, co. commission authorized to increase, distrib.
Summary: Cherokee County can raise recording fees for probate filings by up to $5 per first page, with the extra revenue going to the county general fund.
What This Bill Does
The county commission in Cherokee County is authorized to increase the recording fee for documents filed with the judge of probate. The increase is limited to a maximum of $5 for the first page of each document. All fees collected under this act go to the county general fund. The change becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
People who file documents for record in Cherokee County's judge of probate office (such as deeds, decrees, and other instruments) will pay higher fees.
Cherokee County government (county general fund) will receive the additional fee revenue to support its operations.

Key Provisions
Applies only in Cherokee County.
County commission may increase the recording fee by up to $5 for the first page of each instrument, paper, writing, document, or decree filed for record in the judge of probate’s office.
Fees collected under this act shall be paid into the county general fund.
Effective date: the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Cherokee County