For the purposes of this article, a 'nonresident' shall be deemed to be any person who has not resided continuously in the State of Alabama for 12 months next preceding the application for a license. The burden for proof of residence is placed strictly upon the applicant for a license.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 9-11-370 - “Nonresident” Defined; Burden of Proof as to Residence
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=9-11-370· Version 2026