Alabama § 1-3-7 - Notice, Etc., Required to Be Served by Registered Mail May Be Served by Certified Mail.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 1-3-7 — Notice, Etc., Required to Be Served by Registered Mail May Be Served by Certified Mail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-3-7. Notice, Etc., Required to Be Served by Registered Mail May Be Served by Certified Mail.
In any case or matter in which the giving or serving of any notice, subpoena, citation or other writing by registered mail is authorized or required by law, such notice, subpoena, citation or other writing may be given or served by certified mail in lieu of registered mail. The person mailing such notices, subpoenas, citations or other writings shall stipulate that the delivery thereof shall be limited to the addressee only in those instances in which the law requires such limited delivery when service is by registered mail and shall demand a “return receipt” in those instances in which the law requires a “return receipt” when service is by registered mail. Whenever any statute authorizes or requires giving or serving any notice, subpoena, citation or other writing by registered mail, such statute shall be construed to authorize such giving or serving thereof also by certified mail.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 1-3-7
What does Code of Alabama § 1-3-7 cover?
Section 1-3-7 ("Notice, Etc., Required to Be Served by Registered Mail May Be Served by Certified Mail.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 1-3-7?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 1-3-7" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 1-3-7 apply to my situation?
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