Except as provided in this subpart, the judge of probate may charge and collect the same fees that are provided for by law. For the performance of duties relative to the recording of the transfer of the ownership of motor vehicles as prescribed in this code, the judge of probate shall charge and collect an additional fee of five dollars ($5). All fees shall be the property of the county and shall be paid to the county general fund. Refunds for licenses issued by mistake or fact of law shall be made under conditions and in the manner prescribed by this code.
Ala. Code § 45-19-82.23 (1975)