Alabama § 35-10-21 - When Payment Required to Be Entered in Record.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-10-21 — When Payment Required to Be Entered in Record., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-10-21. When Payment Required to Be Entered in Record.
The owner or holder of any recorded lien other than those specified in section 35-10-22, who has received payment in full or partial payments of the debt so secured by the recorded lien, must, upon request in writing, enter on the margin of the record of such recorded lien, the amount and date of such payment and the amount of the debt which remains unpaid at that date which was so secured by the recorded lien.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-10-21
What does Code of Alabama § 35-10-21 cover?
Section 35-10-21 ("When Payment Required to Be Entered in Record.") 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 § 35-10-21?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 35-10-21" (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 § 35-10-21 apply to my situation?
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