Alabama § 27-12-19 - Service of Statements, Notices, Orders, and Other Processes.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-12-19 — Service of Statements, Notices, Orders, and Other Processes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-12-19. Service of Statements, Notices, Orders, and Other Processes.
Statements of charges, notices, orders, and other processes of the commissioner under this trade practices law may be served by anyone duly authorized by the commissioner, either in the manner provided by law for service of process in civil actions or by registering or certifying and mailing a copy thereof to the person affected by such statement, notice, order, or other process at his, or its, residence or principal office or place of business. The verified return by the person so serving such statement, notice, order, or other process, setting forth the manner of such service, shall be proof of the same, and the return postcard receipt for such statement, notice, order, or other process, registered or certified and mailed as aforesaid, shall be proof of the service of the same.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-12-19
What does Code of Alabama § 27-12-19 cover?
Section 27-12-19 ("Service of Statements, Notices, Orders, and Other Processes.") 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 § 27-12-19?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 27-12-19" (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 § 27-12-19 apply to my situation?
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