HB32 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tracy EstesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to Lamar County; to authorize the Judge of Probate of Lamar County to set and collect a mail fee for the renewal of motor vehicle license registrations and business licenses by mail or through the Internet.

Summary

A Lamar County bill lets the Judge of Probate charge a mail or online renewal fee of up to $5 to cover renewal costs for motor vehicle registrations and business licenses.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Judge of Probate may set a mail fee for renewals done by mail or over the Internet to offset renewal costs, including mailing decals, plates, or renewed licenses. The fee is capped at $5 per transaction and must be deposited into a special fund in the county treasury to be used by the judge for operating the probate office. Renewals can still be done in person at the probate office, and the fee is in addition to existing authority. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Lamar County who renew motor vehicle registrations or business licenses by mail or Internet, who may be charged a new mail/online renewal fee (up to $5) per transaction.
• The Lamar County Judge of Probate's office and the county treasury, which will collect the new fee into a special fund to support the probate office's operations.

Key Provisions

• The Judge of Probate for Lamar County may set and collect a mail fee for renewals by mail or Internet.
• The fee may not exceed five dollars per transaction.
• Fees are deposited into a special fund in the county treasury and used at the judge's discretion to operate the probate office.
• The act is supplemental to existing authority and does not affect in-person renewal options.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Lamar County, mail fee for motor vehicle registration and business license renewal, probate judge