SB491 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Hale Co., probate judge, co. commission authorize to set add'l issuance fees
Summary: Hale County is authorized to add extra issuance fees for probate office transactions and use the funds for probate office operations, with specific fee amounts and a delayed effective date tied to a constitutional amendment.
What This Bill Does
The Hale County Commission may set and authorize the probate judge to collect additional issuance fees for several transactions in addition to existing fees. The extra fees include license tags ($5), motor vehicle titles ($2), mobile home titles ($2), driver's licenses ($1.50), duplicate driver's licenses ($1.50), privilege licenses ($25 flat rate plus section codes), and notary fees ($4). The collected funds must go to the county general fund to be used for operating the probate office. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to fix and alter costs of court in the county.

Who It Affects
Residents and businesses in Hale County who need probate-related services (license tags, vehicle titles, mobile home titles, driver's licenses, notary services, etc.) and would pay higher fees.
The Hale County Probate Office and the County Commission, who implement, collect, and use the new fees to fund probate office operations.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): The Hale County Commission may set and authorize the judge of probate to collect additional issuance fees in addition to current fees, for specified transactions.
Section 1(a): The allowed additional amounts are: license tags $5; motor vehicle titles $2; mobile home titles $2; driver's licenses $1.50; duplicate driver's licenses $1.50; privilege licenses $25 flat rate (plus section codes); notary fee $4.
Section 1(b): The additional fees collected must be paid to the county general fund to be used for the operation of the probate office.
Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to fix and alter costs of court in the county.

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Subjects: Hale County