Alabama § 32-20-5 - Commission Fee; Collection of Commissions.
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§ 32-20-5. Commission Fee; Collection of Commissions.
(a) The judge of probate or other county official who is authorized and required by law to process applications for certificates of title by this chapter may collect and retain a one dollar and fifty cent ($1.50) commission fee for each application processed in addition to the one dollar and fifty cent ($1.50) designated agent commission fee to further defray the cost of processing and mailing of title application and supporting documents.
(b) When an application is not processed through a designated agent, the department may collect and retain a commission for each application processed by the department to defray the cost associated with processing and supporting electronic title applications and payments. The commission amount shall be the same as the commissions provided for designated agents and, in addition to all other appropriations, shall be continuously appropriated to the department.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 32-20-5 cover?
Section 32-20-5 ("Commission Fee; Collection of Commissions.") 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.
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