Alabama § 40-12-41 - Abstract Companies, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-41 — Abstract Companies, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-41. Abstract Companies, Etc.
Abstract companies and persons engaged in the business of furnishing abstracts of title shall pay the following license taxes: In towns or cities of 100,000 inhabitants or more, $75; in towns or cities of 50,000 inhabitants and less than 100,000 inhabitants, $50; in towns or cities of 20,000 inhabitants and less than 50,000 inhabitants, $40; in towns or cities of 10,000 inhabitants and less than 20,000 inhabitants, $25; in towns and cities of 5,000 inhabitants and less than 10,000 inhabitants, $20; and in all other places, whether incorporated or not, $10. The payment of the license tax required by this section shall authorize the doing of business only in the town, city, or county where paid; provided, that this section shall not apply to regular licensed practicing attorneys who furnish abstracts as a part of their general practice.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-41
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-41 cover?
Section 40-12-41 ("Abstract Companies, Etc.") 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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