Ala. Code § 11-42-87

The probate judge shall be entitled to the same fees for services performed under the provisions of this article as he is authorized by law to charge and collect for similar services rendered by him, and all other officers shall be entitled to the same compensation for services rendered by them as they are authorized by law to charge and collect for similar services rendered by them and the city at whose instance the service is performed under the provisions of this article shall pay all costs and expenses thereof, except in case of a contest as provided in this article.