When books, records, documents, original papers and newspaper files have been surrendered in accordance with Section 41-6-10, copies therefrom shall be made and certified by the director upon the application of any person interested, which certificate shall have all the force and effect as if made by the officer originally in the custody of them and for which the same fees shall be charged, to be collected in advance.
Ala. Code § 41-6-11 (1975)