Alabama § 35-11-47 - Fees.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-11-47 — Fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-11-47. Fees.
The fee for filing and indexing each notice of lien or certificate or notice affecting the lien is:
(1) For a lien on real estate, the same as the then applicable uniform fee for filing and indexing financing statements pursuant to Section 7-9A-525 of the Uniform Commercial Code;
(2) For a lien on tangible and intangible personal property, the same as the then applicable uniform fee for filing and indexing financing statements established by Section 7-9A-525 of the Uniform Commercial Code;
(3) For a certificate of discharge or subordination of a lien filed under subdivision (1) or (2) prior to July 1, 2000 --$5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page;
(4) For a certificate of discharge or subordination of a lien filed under subdivision (1) or (2) on or after July 1, 2000 --no fee; and
(5) For all other notices, including a certificate of release or nonattachment --$5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
For purposes of this section, any notice or other document filed under the Alabama Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act pursuant to federal law or federal regulation shall be deemed to be in the standard form prescribed by the Secretary of State. Only those fees specifically enumerated in Section 7-9A-525 of the Uniform Commercial Code shall be charged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-11-47
What does Code of Alabama § 35-11-47 cover?
Section 35-11-47 ("Fees.") 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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