Overview of Alabama ID scanning laws
Alabama has 6 laws which we consider relevant to ID verification, in addition to other laws which may related to age verification, identity verification, KYC, privacy, and biometrics. There is currently 1 relevant law in progress.
Can you scan IDs in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama law does not regulate a business’s practice of scanning IDs.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in Alabama?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in Alabama.
Does Alabama offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
No. Alabama does not offer affirmative defense for ID scanning.
What types of IDs does Alabama issue?
Alabama issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID. An Alabama mobile ID is in development.
Individual Alabama ID verification laws
Age verification for alcohol sales
Alabama requires that merchants check the ID before alcohol sales but does not require electronic scanning.
Age verification for alcohol delivery
Alabama requires that merchants check the ID of alcohol delivery recipients but does not require electronic scanning.
Age verification for tobacco sales
Alabama requires that merchants check ID before tobacco sales but does not require electronic scanning.
ID scanning for tattooing of a minor
Alabama requires that a photocopy of the ID of a legal guardian be retained by any tattoo parlor who tattoos a minor.
Age verification for adult websites
Alabama requires that adult websites verify the age of their users by confirming their identity documents. Enacted 1/2024
ID verification for scrap metal
Alabama requires that scrap metal sellers retain a photocopy of the seller’s drivers license.
Age verification for social media
In 2025, the Alabama legislature proposed a bill that would require age verification for use of social media sites.
Data privacy laws in Alabama
Alabama is one of the few states without comprehensive privacy legislation.
