How to Search Alabama Licenses
The Alabama Department of Professional Licensing (or equivalent agency) regulates dozens of professions. Medical professionals are typically regulated separately by a Board of Medical Examiners; lawyers by the State Bar.
- State professional licensing lookup — verify status, dates, and any discipline.
- Medical license: the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners licenses MDs, DOs, and physician assistants.
- Lawyer/attorney status: through the Alabama State Bar.
- Contractor licenses: state contractor board for general contractors and trades.
- Real estate, insurance, cosmetology — each has its own state board.
Population
5,108,468
Households
2,001,170
Median Income
$59,609
Median Home Value
$179,400
Licenses Databases
55 official Alabama licenses sources.
Licenses
Abortion or Reproductive Health Centers
Official Free
Alabama Department of Public Health license verification for Abortion or Reproductive Health Centers.
Accounting Firms
Official Free
Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy license verification for accounting firms.
Anesthesiologist Assistants
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Search the Alabama board of Medical Examiners for licensed Anesthesiologist Assistants by name or license number.
Appraisers | FFIEC
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Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council database of licensed appraisers in Alabama.
🌐 asc.gov
Architects
Official Free
Search Alabama architects database by name and registration number. Gives license number, organization, address, registration and expiration dates.
Auctioneers | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Alabama State Board of Auctioneers list of licensees who have outstanding fines or disciplinary actions.
Barbers
Official Free
The Alabama Board of Cosmetology now hosts the license verification database for Alabama barbers.
Bureau of Loans
Official Free
Alabama State Banking Department database of consumer credit, deferred presentment service, mortgage broker, pawnshop and small loan licensees.
Certified Public Accountants
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Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy license verification.
Contractors
Official Free
Use this Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors service to search for licensed contractors by license number, name, city, state, specialty.
Contractors | Home Builders
Official Free
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board for licensed home builder contractors.
Counselors | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
List of disciplinary actions taken against associate and professional licensed counselors in Georgia.
Defense Attorneys
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Search the membership directory of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association by name and/or city to view member information including name, address.
🌐 adla.org
Foresters (Reciprocity)
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Browse the state of Alabama roster of reciprocity foresters in Adobe Acrobat format to view forester name, title, address, phone, fax, e-mail and.
Funeral Directors & Establishments - Preneed
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Use this this Alabama Department of Insurance service to search by certificate type for preneed funeral directors, establishments, authorities, and.
Home Builders | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board lists of disciplinary actions and unlicensed builder prosecutions.
Home Inspectors
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Search the Alabama Building Commission's records for licensed Home Inspectors by registration number, business name, city, and/or last name, or.
Insurance Company Licenses
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Index of Alabama Department of Insurance licensing databases for Alabama insurance companies.
Insurance | Agents & Agencies
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Alabama Department of Insurance license search for agents and agencies.
Interior Designers
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Alabama Board of Registration for Interior Design license verification.
Lead Firms
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Alabama Public Health Department lists of firms certified to perform lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, abatement activities, and.
Lobbyists & Principals
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Alabama Ethics Commission database of registered lobbyists and quarterly filings.
Marriage and Family Therapists
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Alabama Board of Examiners Marriage and Family Therapy licensee roster.
Massage Therapy
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Alabama Board of Massage Therapy licensed massage therapists, establishments, schools, and continuing education providers.
Massage Therapy | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Alabama Board of Massage Therapy disciplinary actions.
Nurses - Disciplinary Actions - Alabama
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Browse through bi-monthly listings in.pdf format of disciplinary actions taken against nurses licensed in Alabama to view information including.
Nursing Home Administrators - Alabama
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Click on "License Info" to search info on nursing home administrators. Must have full name (with middle initial) and license number.
Optometrists
Official Free
Click on "Verify License" to use this Alabama Board of Optometry service to search for licensed optometrists by license number or last name.
Physician Disciplinary Actions
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Use this Alabama Board of Medical Examiners service to view recent physician disciplinary actions.
Physicians | DocFinder
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Association of State Medical Board Executive Directors "DocFinder" search for licensed Alabama Physicians.
Social Workers
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Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners database of licensees in private independent practice (PIP).
Social Workers | Disciplinary Actions
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Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners alphabetical listing of disciplinary actions.
Contractors - Electrical
Official Free
Search the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board for licensed electrical contractors by name, business name, city, license type, and/or license number.
Contractors - Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
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Search for active and inactive heating, ventilating, and air conditioning contractors (HVAC) in Alabama by last name, business name, county and/or license number to view corresponding information, address and license status.
Counselors | PLC & ALC
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Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling database of Licensed Professional Counselors (PLC) and Associate Licensed Counselors (ALC).
Dietitians and Nutritionists
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Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics and Nutritionists license verification.
Gas Fitters
Official Free
Search the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examing Board for licensed plumbers and gas fitters by name, district, class, and status.
Interpreters and Transliterators
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Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators roster search.
Landscape Architects
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Alabama Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects registration search.
Real Estate Appraisers
Official Free
Search the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board for licensed Alabama appraisers by name, license number, county, district, and/or classification.
Automobile Vehicle Dealers
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Motor Vehicle Dealer Regulatory database of active and revoked Automobile Dealer licensees.
Alabama Counties
All 67 Alabama counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a Alabama professional license?▼
Use the Alabama Department of Professional Licensing online lookup. It covers most regulated occupations.
Where do I check a Alabama doctor or nurse license?▼
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners licenses physicians; nurses are typically licensed by the Board of Nursing.
How do I verify a Alabama attorney?▼
The Alabama State Bar publishes status, admission date, and any discipline for every licensed attorney.
What about contractor licenses?▼
Contractor licensing varies by state. Many states have a Contractor Licensing Board for general contractors and major trades.
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