The records, papers and documents thus arranged, filed and labeled must be delivered to the Secretary of State, who, upon receipt of the same, must certify that such secretary and clerk have, respectively, complied with the requirements of Section 29-1-16. No warrant shall be drawn by the Comptroller, and no money paid by the Treasurer for such services, without the production of such certificate, which must be kept by the Treasurer as a voucher.
Ala. Code § 29-1-17 (1975)