Ala. Code § 5-5A-7: Procedure for Incorporation - Filing and Recordation of Certificate of Incorporation.

The official or officials designated by the business corporation laws to file certificates of incorporation shall, upon the certificate of incorporation being duly signed by the incorporators and proof being duly made as required by law of the payment of subscription to the capital, file and record the certificate of incorporation and other papers necessary or deemed necessary in the incorporation of the bank, together with the said certificate issued by the superintendent.