Alabama § 35-4-388 - When Purchaser Entitled to Receive Patent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-4-388 — When Purchaser Entitled to Receive Patent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-4-388. When Purchaser Entitled to Receive Patent.
All purchasers of real property belonging to this state, their heirs and assigns, except in cases otherwise provided by this Code, are entitled to receive a patent therefor on producing to the Secretary of State a certificate signed by the State Treasurer that the amount due for such real estate has been paid into the State Treasury.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-4-388
What does Code of Alabama § 35-4-388 cover?
Section 35-4-388 ("When Purchaser Entitled to Receive Patent.") 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 § 35-4-388?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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