SB299 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Bullock Co., judge of probate, operation of the office of, provide special recording fee for documents in probate office, Sec. 45-6-82.21 am'd.
Summary: SB299 adds a special recording fee and a new tag issuance fee in Bullock County's probate office, with funds directed to the probate office for operations and to the county general fund for vehicle tags.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only in Bullock County. It creates a special recording fee of $7 to $10 for each document recorded in the judge of probate's office, in addition to other fees, with the money deposited into a special account for office operations, equipment upgrades, and staff training. It also adds a $4 tag issuance fee for every motor vehicle tag issued or renewed by the office, money that will be deposited into the county general fund. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Residents and businesses that record documents in the Bullock County judge of probate office will pay the new special recording fee per document.
People who obtain or renew motor vehicle tags at the Bullock County probate office will pay the additional $4 tag issuance fee.
Bullock County government and the probate office, which will receive and allocate the new funds to designated accounts.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 45-6-82.21 to apply only in Bullock County.
Establishes a special recording fee of $7 to $10 for each document recorded; the fee is in addition to other fees and must be paid before recording.
Fees collected for recording go into a special account used for probate office operations, equipment upgrades, and staff training.
Adds an additional $4 tag issuance fee for each motor vehicle tag issued or renewed by the probate office; funds go to the county general fund.
Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Bullock County