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Moving to Alabama
Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 20 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 5.0% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 9.46% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.41% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 0.70% effective. County ad valorem on vehicles, about 0.70% effective |
| Median home value | $238,703 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 4.00% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $18.00 |
| Registration (base) | $23.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 21 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 0 |
| Population | 5,223,121 |
| Population density | 103.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 64.1% White (non-Hispanic) 5.1% Hispanic 26.7% Black 1.6% Asian |
| Violent crime | 359.9 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Alabama
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 5.0%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Alabama
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 4.00% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in Alabama
- Get a AL driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Alabama.
- Title and register the car within 20 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. Alabama elections site.
- Nurse license: Alabama is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license30days after you become a resident
Title your car20days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from Alabama
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Moving to Alabama
Open a pair page with deadlines and fee estimates for a move to Alabama from any other state.
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