How to look up a license in Alabama
To confirm an Alabama license, search the board that issued it: ABOC, Judge of Probate, SOS and 5 more for the cosmetologists, notaries, registered nurses and plumbers, among others, we cover.
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Official license searches in Alabama
9 official searches from 8 boards cover the Alabama licenses on this site. 6 of the rows also link a complaint page.
| Board | Licenses it covers | Search | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (ABOC) | cosmetologists | License search1 | – |
| Judge of Probate | notaries | License search2 | File a complaint2 |
| Alabama Secretary of State (SOS) | notaries | License search3 | – |
| Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) | registered nurses | License search4 | – |
| Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board (PGFB) | plumbers | License search5 | File a complaint5 |
| Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) | nursing assistants | License search6 | File a complaint7 |
| Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) | security guards | License search8 | File a complaint9 |
| Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) | security guards | License search8 | File a complaint9 |
| Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors | general contractors | License search10 | File a complaint11 |
What each search covers
A board's search lists only its own licenses:
- Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering: the 2 credentials it issues for cosmetologists, including Cosmetologist and Instructor (Cosmetologist).
- Judge of Probate: the Notary Public.
- Alabama Secretary of State: the Alabama Civil-Law Notary.
- Alabama Board of Nursing: the 2 credentials it issues for registered nurses, including Single State Registered Nurse License and Multistate Registered Nurse License.
- Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board: the 5 credentials it issues for plumbers, including Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter, Journeyman Gas Fitter, Master Gas Fitter and Master Plumber.
- Alabama Department of Public Health: the Certified Nurse Aide.
- Alabama Security Regulatory Board: the 3 credentials it issues for security guards, including Security Officer, Armed Security Officer and Certified Trainer 1 / Certified Trainer 2.
- Alabama Security Regulatory Board: the Contract Security Company License.
- Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors: the 2 credentials it issues for general contractors, including Prime Contractor (General Contractor license) and Subcontractor license.
Occupations without a state search here
- Insurance agents: the Alabama Department of Insurance (ALDOI) pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
- Electricians: the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors (AECB) pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
- Massage therapists: the Alabama Department of Public Health pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
- Real estate agents: the Alabama Real Estate Commission pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
- Teachers: the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
How to check a license
Search the board for the work you are hiring for, then check the status, the license type and the expiration date (what to check in the result).
The occupation pages explain what each license level allows: cosmetologists, notaries, registered nurses, plumbers, nursing assistants, security guards, general contractors.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Fees | Alabama Board of CosmetologyAlabama Board of Cosmetology and BarberingChecked November 7, 2026
- Notaries PublicAlabama Secretary of StateChecked November 6, 2026
- Civil Law NotariesAlabama Secretary of StateChecked November 6, 2026
- License LookupAlabama Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- LicenseesAlabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- ADPH Health Care Facilities (Bureau of Health Provider Standards)Alabama Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- ADPH Guide to ServicesAlabama Department of Public HealthChecked November 7, 2026
- ASRB homeAlabama Security Regulatory BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- ASRB FormsAlabama Security Regulatory BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- Alabama LBGC homeAlabama Licensing Board for General ContractorsChecked November 5, 2026
- Alabama LBGC complaintsAlabama Licensing Board for General ContractorsChecked November 5, 2026