Ala. Code § 45-1-81.39
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Section 45-1-81.39 Transaction Fee - Marriage
Official statutory text
Effective September 1, 2003, a special transaction fee of five dollars ($5) shall be paid to and collected by the judge of probate with respect to the celebration of the rites of marriage as performed by the judge of probate. This amount shall be in addition to all other costs and fees heretofore collected. The additional fee shall be paid into the special fund of the judge of probate as created in Section 45-1-81.36.
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