AGO 1996-153.

• Case Date: March 12, 1996
• Court: Alabama

Alabama Attorney General Opinions 1996. AGO 1996-153. 1996-153March 12, 1996Honorable Dwight Gray, Chairman Lawrence County Commission Courthouse Annex 750 Main Street Moulton, AL 35650 Counties - Recordation of Documents - Fees - Right-of-way - DeedsA county is not exempt from the payment of recording fees in the probate court.Dear Mr. Gray: This opinion is issued in response to your request for an opinion from the Attorney General. QUESTION Are county commissions required to pay recording fees to the probate judge for recordation of deeds? FACTS AND ANALYSIS Your request states that presently the Lawrence County Probate Judge requires the County Commission to pay a recording fee for recording right-of-way deeds and other types of deeds. Probate judges are required to charge and deposit into the county treasury fees for services as set forth in Code of Alabama 1975, _ 12-19-90. A fee for recording documents which convey any interest in real or personal property is found in...