State / Territory Benefits - Alabama
State Taxes
Education Benefits
Employment Benefits
Special Vehicle License Plates
Health and Insurance Benefits
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Miscellaneous Benefits
Wounded Warrior Benefits
Survivor Benefits
Alabama National Guard Benefits
U.S. Army Reserve Benefits
VA Medical Facilities
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Summary: Alabama offers special benefits for its military Service members and Veterans including State Tax Advantage, Property Tax Exemptions, Alabama National Guard Tuition Scholarship Program, Education and Tuition Assistance, Vehicle Tags, Preference in State Classified Employment as well as Fishing License privileges. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component, and Veteran disability status.
State Benefit Highlights and Eligibility
State Tax Advantage: Effective January 1, 1989 all retirement or compensation received as retirement benefits and survivor benefits are exempt from any state, county or municipal income tax or like tax.
Eligibility: Any Veteran retired from the military service of the United States of America. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-18-19 as amended)
Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption: Effective January 1, 1989, and for all successive tax years, all retirement or compensation received as retirement benefits by any person retired from the military service of the United States of America and survivor benefits derived there from is hereby exempt from any state, county or municipal income tax or like tax whatever name called. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-18-19 as amended)
Eligibility: Military Retiree
Military Combat Pay Income Tax Exemption: Money paid by the United States to a person as compensation for active service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat zone shall not be subject to income taxes levied by the State of Alabama for the calendar year 1965 or any subsequent year.
Eligibility: Combat zone must be designated by executive order of the President of the United States (Code of Alabama 1974, Section 40-18-3)
National Guard State Active Duty Tax: Active duty pay not subject to FICA.
Eligibility: Alabama National Guard Service member on state active duty.
Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions (ad valorem tax-tax imposed at a rate in proportion to the value of the goods)
Retirement Income Taxes: Social Security, military, civil service, state/local government and qualified private pensions are exempt. All out-of-state government pensions are tax-exempt if they are defined benefit plans.
Retired Military Pay: Pay and survivor benefits not taxed.
Military Disability Retired Pay: Retirees who entered the military before Sept. 24, 1975, and members receiving disability retirements based on combat injuries or who could receive disability payments from the VA are covered by laws giving disability broad exemption from federal income tax. Most military retired pay based on service-related disabilities also is free from federal income tax, but there is no guarantee of total protection.
VA Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: VA benefits are not taxable because they generally are for disabilities and are not subject to federal or state taxes.
Homes of Totally Disabled Veteran or Those over Age 65: (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-9-21)
The Alabama Legislature passed Act 2012-313 during the 2012 regular session that will change the qualifications for receiving a total exemption from ad valorem taxes for individuals who are either disabled or age sixty-five (65) and older. To qualify for this exemption, the taxpayer must be either:
1. Age 65 and older and have combined net taxable income of the taxpayer and his or her spouse on their latest United States Tax Return of $12,000 or less.
2. Retired because of permanent and total disability and the combined net taxable income of the taxpayer and his or her spouse on their latest United States Tax Return is $12,000 or less.
The effective date of Act 2012-313 is August 1, 2012. The new requirements must be met for any total disability granted as of October 1, 2012 for ad valorem taxes to be collected beginning October 1, 2013. Any taxpayer in Alabama who is a first time claimant of this exemption must meet these new qualifications. Additionally, any taxpayer in Alabama who has been previously granted this exemption must recertify that they meet these new qualifications to continue receiving this exemption
Homes of Veterans/Widows Acquired under Public Law 702: The home of any Veteran which is or was acquired by the provisions of Public Law 702, 80th Congress (specially adapted housing grant) as amended by (38 USC) regardless of its value shall be exempt.
Eligibility: Veteran owned and occupied as a home by the Veteran or his un-remarried widow. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-9-20)
Incompetent Veteran: The property of an Incompetent Veteran to the value of $3,000.00 is exempt from ad valorem taxation.
Eligibility: Any incompetent Veteran. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-9-1 (17)
Motor Vehicle Paid For By VA Grant: Vehicles that have been all or partly paid for with funds furnished by the VA are entitled to exemptions from all license fees and ad valorem taxes on such motor vehicle provided the Veteran keeps the vehicle only for private use. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-254).
Eligibility: Any disabled Veteran of WWII or of any hostilities in which the United States was is or shall be engaged against any foreign state who owns such a vehicle paid all or partly from VA funds.
Alabama National Guard State Education Priority Reimbursement: Reimbursement for BA and lesser degrees, $400,000 has been allocated to provide educational assistance to Soldiers by priority. Those National Guard Service members will receive a maximum of $55.00 per credit hour up to $1,250 per fiscal year. Priority 2 National Guard Service members will receive any money left after priority 1 members have been paid. The remaining money will be divided equally between the members on the priority 2 list. Priority 2 Soldiers will be identified 3 weeks after the start of the 2nd Semester.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member in Priority 1 category are members in pay grade E-1 through E-6 with less than 6 years' service. Priority 2 is all other National Guard Service members.
National Guard Educational Benefit: Tuition reimbursement of $500 per semester or quarter. No more than $1,000 annually.
Eligibility: Army National Guard Service member.
Vietnam Veteran Scholarship Program: Correspondence or extension course from state-supported institution.
Eligibility: Vietnam Era Veteran with at least 24 months of honorable service between 8/5/64 and 5/7/75, or discharged due to service-connected disability with less than 24 months service. Veteran must apply within four years from discharge date. Not eligible, if educational benefits are being received under any federal law or if maximum federal benefits have been used.
Alabama G. I. Dependents' Scholarship Program: Five standard academic years or part-time equivalent at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher learning or a prescribed course of study at any Alabama state-supported technical school without payment of any tuition, required textbooks, or instructional fees. A spouse or un-remarried widow (er) of a Veteran who is rated 20 - 90% due to service-connected disabilities are only entitled to three standard academic years without payment of tuition, required textbooks and instructional fees or a prescribed technical course not to exceed 18 months of training.
Eligibility: A dependent is defined as a child, stepchild, spouse, or the un-remarried widow (er) of the Veteran. The Veteran must have honorably served at least 90 or more days of continuous active federal military service or honorably discharged due to service-connected disability after serving less than 90 days. The Veteran must be rated 20% or more due to service-connected disabilities or have held the qualifying rating at the time of death, a former prisoner of war (POW), declared missing in action (MIA), died as the result of a service-connected disability, or died while on active military service in the line of duty. The Veteran must have been a permanent civilian resident of the State of Alabama for at least one year immediately prior to (a) the initial entry into active military service or (b) any subsequent period of military service in which a break (1 year or more) in service occurred and the Alabama civilian residency was established. Permanently service-connected Veterans rated at 100% who did not enter service from Alabama, may qualify after establishing at least five years of permanent residency in Alabama prior to filing of an application or immediately prior to death, if deceased. Child or stepchild must initiate training prior to their 26th birthday may be extended to 30. There is no age deadline for submission of the application by the spouse or un-remarried widow(er).
The American Legion and Auxiliary Scholarship Program: The American Legion and Auxiliary, Department of Alabama, offers one hundred fifty $850.00 scholarships at Alabama state-supported colleges.
Eligibility: Sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of Veterans of W.W.I, W.W.II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon/Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf and are a Resident of Alabama. Application Deadline: May 1.
Disabled American Veterans Scholarship Program: This scholarship program is designed to assist the children of service-connected disabled Veterans whose parents are unable to provide the cost of a college education. Scholarships are not available for part-time, vocational, or graduate studies. Scholarship awards range from a minimum of $200.00 to a maximum of $3,000.00 subject to renewal each year based on their academic record and financial need. Funds are paid directly to the college/university.
Eligibility: Veteran parent must be service-connected disable and whose military service was terminated with an honorable discharge. The applicant must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and be a senior in a public, parochial or independent school or attending an accredited college/university with a student classification of less than senior class status. The Veteran need not be a member of the Disabled American Veterans service organization.
Employment Assistance: State employee receives 21 days military leave per year.
Eligibility: State employee on orders for Annual training or active duty.
Job Status and Reemployment Rights: County and municipal officials who enter the military or naval service at a time when a state of national emergency has been declared to exist by the President of the United States. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-8-1 thru 6). Also, any teacher entering the military service of the United States, who is not on continuing service status but who has accumulated one or more years of teaching experience immediately prior to entering military service, shall be given credit for such experience if such teacher is reemployed within one year after release from military service. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 16-24-13)
Preference in State Classified Employment: All Veterans shall have five points added to any earned ratings in examination for entrance to the state classified service. Disabled Veterans shall have 10 points added to any earned ratings. Wives and widows of certain disabled or deceased Veterans may have the 10-point preference extended to them and added to any earned ratings. Eligibility: Veterans who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces at any time and Veterans with a service-connected disability and entitled to pension, compensation or disability allowance under existing laws. (Code of Alabama, Section 36-26-15)
Membership in State Employees'/Teachers' Retirement System: Retirement benefits rights of state employees and teachers who enter the Armed Forces and return to state employment after discharge are preserved and may be granted credit for military service up to four years.
Eligibility: A member who entered the Armed Forces and does not withdraw contributions, and who returns to employment within one year after being honorably discharged. Additionally, provided the Veteran pays an amount equal to 4% of the average compensation paid to a state employee during each claimed year of full-time military service, plus and together there with 8% interest compounded from the last date of such claimed military service. The contributions must be made within a period of time equal to the length of service in the armed forces or before attainment of age 60, or in the case of a state policeman, age 56, whichever occurs first. No credit for military service shall be granted if such member is receiving military service retirement benefits. (Code of Alabama, Section 36-27-4 & 16-25-3)
Business and Occupational License Exemptions:
Business and Occupational License Exemptions for Disabled Veterans: Veterans who conduct their business as a means of livelihood through their personal efforts is entitled to businesses and occupations license exemptions of $25.00 for each state, county, and municipality.
Eligibility: Any bona fide permanent resident of Alabama who is a Veteran at any time past, present or future, when the United States was, is or shall be engaged in hostilities with any foreign state and who has physical disabilities of 25% or more whether service-connected or not, has no more than one employee and whose property (both real and personal) is valued at less than $5,000.00 and net income is less than $2,500.00. There is not a deadline on these exemptions. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-340 thru 352)
Business and Occupational License Exemptions for Veterans of WWII: A Veteran is entitled to exceptions on business of occupation license of $35.00 for each the state, county and municipality.
Eligibility: Alabama Veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States between September 16, 1940 and the termination of WWII or at any subsequent time when the U.S. was, is or shall be engaged in hostilities with any foreign state are entitled to exception on business of occupation license for a period, as to WWII Veterans, or six years from July 24, 1953 or six years after date of discharge from military service, whichever is later. Post Korean Veterans (Vietnam) have for a period of six years from January 1, 1964 until May 7, 1975, or six years after date of discharge, whichever is later. Such Veterans whose property is valued at $7,000.00 or more, or whose net annual income is $3,000.00 or more, is limited to $15.00 exemptions from the state, county and municipality. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-370 thru 377)
Special Vehicle License Plates:
The state of Alabama offers a large selection of specialized vehicle license plates for Veterans, Disabled Veterans, and Military Service members. The Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website and following link provides a complete list of special military plates:
Exemption from License and Registration Tax and Fee: Service-connected disabled Veterans, National Guard or Reserve forces shall be exempt from the operation of the privilege or license tax and registration fee. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-244)
Eligibility: Service connected disabled Veterans, any active or retired member of the Alabama National Guard or any resident of Alabama at the time of entering the United States Armed Forces reserve organization who are still residents of Alabama at the time the exemption is claimed.
U.S Army Tag: All residents of Alabama who are active, retired, or honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. Army. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued.
Eligibility: One of the following documents must be presented to the license plate issuing official: Military ID; Leave and Earnings Statement; or DD214. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Active Military Reserve Tag: All residents of Alabama who are active members of the United States Armed Forces Reserve. First tag is free and additional tags are $23.00.
Eligibility: Active Reserve Service member with identification card and Affidavit signed by unit commander.
National Guard Tag: A resident of Alabama who is an active or retired member of the Alabama National Guard, or an active member of the Alabama State Guard. First tag is free and additional tags are $23.00, second and each additional personalized tag are $50.00
Eligibility: Active National Guard Service member with identification card and Affidavit signed by unit commander.
Disabled Veteran (10% or higher disability): A resident of Alabama who is a service-connected disabled Veteran. First tag and additional tags are free.
Eligibility: Any Veteran resident requiring special mechanical control devices to operate a vehicle because of service-connected disabilities 10% or higher disability. The Veteran must provide a proper identification card and a US Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating certification.
Disabled Veteran (over 50% rating or adaptive equipment): First tag is $5.00 and additional tags are free.
Eligibility: A Veteran resident requiring special mechanical control devices to operate a vehicle because of service-connected disabilities; or a Veteran whose service-connection exceed 50%, and a U.S.V.A. affidavit.
Battle of the Bulge: A resident of Alabama who is a Veteran of the appropriate conflict may qualify and obtain a Veteran commemorative license plate. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued.
Eligibility: Veteran's Affidavit/Certification from Department of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Desert Storm/Desert Shield: First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued.
Eligibility: Veteran's Affidavit/Certification from Department of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Global War on Terrorism: A resident of Alabama who has served or is currently serving in an active status either on active duty or within a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Alabama National Guard and civilian employees of the U.S. Government who are on military orders, in current or future conflicts in support of the global war on terrorism occurring on or after September 11, 2001. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued.
Eligibility: DD214 or copy of military orders. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) A resident of Alabama who is a Veteran of the Operation Enduring Freedom may qualify and obtain a Veteran commemorative license plate First tag is$23.00 and an additional payment of for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-350).
Eligibility: The Veteran must provide certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs.
The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) - A resident of Alabama who is a Veteran of the Operation Enduring Iraqi may qualify and obtain a Veteran commemorative license plate. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-350). Eligibility: The Veteran must provide certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Korean War Veteran: A resident of Alabama who is a Veteran of the Korean War may qualify and obtain a Veteran commemorative license plate. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-350). The net proceeds are distributed to the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund.
Eligibility: Veteran's Affidavit/Certification from Department of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Tag: First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-31)
Eligibility: A Veteran who was a member of the United States Armed Forces on December 7, 1941, was on station or offshore at a distance not to exceed three miles, during the attack on the Island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, and received an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces may be issued a distinctive motor vehicle license tag identifying them as Pearl Harbor Survivors. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Prisoner of War Tag: No fee, including the regular registration fee applicable, shall be charged for first tag and additional tags are $23.00. Surviving spouses also qualify.
Eligibility: A distinctive permanent license plate shall be issued to any resident of the state who is a recipient duly recognized American prisoner of war, or who is an American who was a duly recognized prisoner of war while serving with a formal American ally force, for use on a private motor vehicle registered in the recipient's name. Veteran must provide satisfactory proof that an enemy of the United States held him/her as a prisoner of war during a period of armed conflict. Application must be forwarded VA office for verification. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Purple Heart Tag: There is no fee for Purple Heart Medal recipients except ad valorem taxes; Veterans shall not receive a plate for more than one vehicle. The recipient may keep the tag for life and does not need to re-register each year. Upon the death, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to retain the tag, and shall pay ad valorem taxes due for one private motor vehicle owned by the surviving spouse for the remainder of the spouse's lifetime or until remarriage. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-250 as amended)
Eligibility: Purple Heart Medal recipients. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Medal of Honor Tag: A distinctive permanent license plate shall be issued to any resident of the state who is a recipient of the Medal of Honor. There shall be no fee or tax and no recipient shall receive a plate for more than one vehicle. The recipient may keep the tag for life and does not need to re-register each year. Upon the death, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to retain the tag, at no fee or tax for the remainder of the spouse's lifetime or until remarriage. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-250 as amended)
Eligibility: A resident of Alabama who is the recipient of the Medal of Honor or the widow of a recipient of the Medal of Honor. Provide a DD214 and Certification from Department of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
U.S. Armed Forces Retired: Retired military persons retired under honorable conditions, National Guard retirees, and retired military reservists. In addition, the spouse of a retired military member or retired reservist may be issued one (1) retired military distinctive license plate for the remainder of their lifetime or until they remarry, upon payment of the regular registration fees and taxes. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-290).
Eligibility: Retired military persons must provide a DD214 form, Retired National Guardsmen must provide an NGB Form 22 or Notice of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20 year letter),
Retired military reservists must provide a Notice of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20 year letter) and a spouse must provide a dependent ID card. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Vietnam Veteran: Only a Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, who is a resident of Alabama, may qualify and obtain a Veteran commemorative license plate.First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-350).
Eligibility: Veteran's Affidavit/Certification from Dept of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
WWII American Campaign: First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-350).
Eligibility: Veteran's Affidavit/Certification from Dept of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
WWII Asiatic Pacific Campaign: First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-350).
Eligibility: Veteran's Affidavit/Certification from Dept of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
WWII European Campaign: First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-350).
Eligibility: Veteran's Affidavit/Certification from Dept of Veterans' Affairs. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Health and Insurance Benefits:
Group Insurance: Alabama National Guard Association offers up to $50,000 for National Guard Service members; also spouse up to $25,000 and dependent coverage $2,000-$10,000 available.
Eligibility: Member of Army/Air National Guard.
Workers Compensation: Workers Compensation equivalent to State employees.
Eligibility: Injury occurs while serving on State Active Duty.
Injury/Death Benefits: Workers Compensation equivalent to State employees less any VA payments received.
Eligibility: Injury/Death occurs while serving on State Active Duty.
Hunting Licenses: Military personnel, including spouse and dependents living with them receive resident license privileges with copy of orders assigning them to Alabama and a military ID card.
Fishing License: A disabled Veteran upon the payment of a license fee of $3.00, procure a special annual fishing license. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 9-11-54)
Eligibility: Any Veteran who has a 20% or greater disability and who has been a bona fide resident of this state for not less than six months preceding the date of application.
Alabama State Veterans Home Program: Alabama extends special kind of care to Veterans through a partnership with the federal government and private industry. The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City has been "home" to hundreds of Veterans since its opening in 1989. In January 1995, Alabama opened two more homes to vets, the Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville and the William F. Green state Veterans Home in Bay Minette. Summer of 2012 the newest Veterans home, Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home, opened in Pell City.
Eligibility: Must be honorably discharged from military service with a minimum of 90 days of service, of which one day was during a wartime period. DD-214 or equivalent must be part of the application package. Must meet the qualifications as set forth by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs criteria for skilled nursing care or domiciliary/assisted living. Must have been a resident of the State of Alabama during the immediate past 12 months. Veterans who do not have war-time service may be admitted to the Home on a space available basis. These Veterans will not be placed on a waiting list or placed before wartime Veterans.
Exemption of Debts Incurred Pursuant to National Housing Act or Veterans' Benefits: All debts or extensions of credit incurred pursuant to any provision of the act of Congress known as the National Housing Act, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented, and all debts or extensions of credit incurred pursuant to any act of Congress relating to Veterans' benefits, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented, are exempt from any law of this state relating to usury or prescribing or limiting interest rates.
Unemployment Compensation: A person who served in the armed forces of the U.S. and who is unemployed may be entitled to unemployment compensation based on their honorable military or naval service. Contact the nearest State Employment Compensation Claims Office. Pension or disability payments provided by the U.S. to the individuals who have completed the period of military service may disqualify such individual from receiving unemployment compensation.
Executive, Attestation, and Acknowledgment Certification: Acknowledgments, proof of conveyance and affidavits may be taken by certain government, state or municipal officials or by any commissioned officer of any of the armed forces of the U.S., within or outside the limits of the U.S, and when such acknowledgments taken by the latter, no seal of office is required and the signature of such commissioned officer is prima facie proof of his authority and is retroactive as of December 7, 1941.
Fiduciaries in War Service: Any fiduciary engaged in war service may be removed from this office as such upon petition filed n the proper court having jurisdiction and again serve as such fiduciary at any time after the termination of their war service upon petition of the court. (Ala. Code §§ 19-2-2-3)
Notice of Armed Forces Death: A written notice or communication from the Department of Defense, the Adjutant General of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy or other officer charged with the duty of sending such notice or communication to the effect that any person in the armed forces of our country, or serving as auxiliary thereto, is dead shall be accepted as legally sufficient evidence of the death of such person.
Wills: The will of a person, executed while in the armed forces, is admitted to probate when subscribing witness or witnesses are out of the state at the time the will is offered for probate; or when places of address of witnesses are unknown, upon oath of at least three persons that the signature to said will is in the handwriting of the person whose will it intends to be. Such will is acceptable when so proved.
Public Records: One copy of any public record (birth or marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) is furnished free of charge when required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by their federal agency. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 26-9-12)
Recordings of Discharges: Honorable discharges and certificates of honorable service are recorded free of charge by probate judges. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-1-1)
Eligibility: Military Veteran with DD214.
Peace Officers' Credit for Military Service: Any peace officer who becomes a member of the fund and who left employment and entered directly into the Armed Forces of the United States shall receive prior employment service credit for service in the military not to exceed five years.
Eligibility: A Veteran must return to work as a peace officer within six months after release or discharge (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-21-69)
Guardianship for Veterans and Minor Dependents: The Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act provides for the appointment of a guardian for Veterans and their minor dependents that are mentally or physically incapacitated. This Act outlines the appointment process, duties, responsibilities, limits, taxing of costs and fees of guardianship. The control and accountability of the beneficiary's estate and income include only moneys received by the guardian from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and all earnings, interest and profits derived. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 26-9-1)
Bonus for Southeast Asian War Prisoners: A gratuity in the amount of $500.00 shall be paid to any person who entered the armed services while a bona fide resident of the state of Alabama and who was imprisoned as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia. If the person qualified for the payment of this bonus died while a prisoner, the gratuity shall be paid to the next of kin. All applications for bonus or gratuity payments must be made to the State Department of Veterans Affairs. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-7-1 thru 5)
State Veterans Memorial Cemetery: The Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort is expected to open April 2013.
Military Disability Retired Pay: Retirees who entered the military before Sept. 24, 1975, and members receiving disability retirements based on combat injuries or who could receive disability payments from the VA are covered by laws giving disability broad exemption from federal income tax. Most military retired pay based on service-related disabilities also is free from federal income tax, but there is no guarantee of total protection.
VA Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: VA benefits are not taxable because they generally are for disabilities and are not subject to federal or state taxes.
Homes of Totally Disabled Veteran or Those over Age 65: Exemption is provided from ad valorem taxation of the home.
Eligibility: Any Veteran who is 100% disabled or who is 65 years of age or older, and who had a net annual income of $7,500.00 or less for income tax purposes for the last preceding year. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-9-21)
Incompetent Veteran: The property of an Incompetent Veteran to the value of $3,000.00 is exempt from ad valorem taxation.
Eligibility: Any incompetent Veteran. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-9-1 (17)
Alabama G. I. Dependents' Scholarship Program: Five standard academic years or part-time equivalent at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher learning or a prescribed course of study at any Alabama state-supported technical school without payment of any tuition, required textbooks, or instructional fees. A spouse or un-remarried widow (er) of a Veteran who is rated 20 - 90% due to service-connected disabilities are only entitled to three standard academic years without payment of tuition, required textbooks and instructional fees or a prescribed technical course not to exceed 18 months of training.
Eligibility: A dependent is defined as a child, stepchild, spouse, or the un-remarried widow (er) of the Veteran. The Veteran must have honorably served at least 90 or more days of continuous active federal military service or honorably discharged due to service-connected disability after serving less than 90 days. The Veteran must be rated 20% or more due to service-connected disabilities or have held the qualifying rating at the time of death, a former prisoner of war (POW), declared missing in action (MIA), died as the result of a service-connected disability, or died while on active military service in the line of duty. The Veteran must have been a permanent civilian resident of the State of Alabama for at least one year immediately prior to (a) the initial entry into active military service or (b) any subsequent period of military service in which a break (1 year or more) in service occurred and the Alabama civilian residency was established. Permanently service-connected Veterans rated at 100% who did not enter service from Alabama, may qualify after establishing at least five years of permanent residency in Alabama prior to filing of an application or immediately prior to death, if deceased. Child or stepchild must initiate training prior to their 26th birthday may be extended to 30. There is no age deadline for submission of the application by the spouse or un-remarried widow(er).
Disabled American Veterans Scholarship Program: This scholarship program is designed to assist the children of service-connected disabled Veterans whose parents are unable to provide the cost of a college education. Scholarships are not available for part-time, vocational, or graduate studies. Scholarship awards range from a minimum of $200.00 to a maximum of $3,000.00 subject to renewal each year based on their academic record and financial need. Funds are paid directly to the college/university.
Eligibility: Veteran parent must be service-connected disable and whose military service was terminated with an honorable discharge. The applicant must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and be a senior in a public, parochial or independent school or attending an accredited college/university with a student classification of less than senior class status. The Veteran need not be a member of the Disabled American Veterans service organization.
Preference in State Classified Employment: All Veterans shall have five points added to any earned ratings in examination for entrance to the state classified service. Disabled Veterans shall have 10 points added to any earned ratings. Wives and widows of certain disabled or deceased Veterans may have the 10-point preference extended to them and added to any earned ratings. Eligibility: Veterans who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces at any time and Veterans with a service-connected disability and entitled to pension, compensation or disability allowance under existing laws. (Code of Alabama, Section 36-26-15)
Business and Occupational License Exemptions for Disabled Veterans: Veterans who conduct their business as a means of livelihood through their personal efforts is entitled to businesses and occupations license exemptions of $25.00 for each state, county, and municipality.
Eligibility: Any bona fide permanent resident of Alabama who is a Veteran at any time past, present or future, when the United States was, is or shall be engaged in hostilities with any foreign state and who has physical disabilities of 25% or more whether service-connected or not, has no more than one employee and whose property (both real and personal) is valued at less than $5,000.00 and net income is less than $2,500.00. There is not a deadline on these exemptions. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-340 thru 352)
Exemption from License and Registration Tax and Fee: Service-connected disabled Veterans, National Guard or Reserve forces shall be exempt from the operation of the privilege or license tax and registration fee. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-244)
Eligibility: Service connected disabled Veterans, any active or retired member of the Alabama National Guard or any resident of Alabama at the time of entering the United States Armed Forces reserve organization who are still residents of Alabama at the time the exemption is claimed.
Recipients of the Medal of Honor or Purple Heart Medals and Former Prisoners of War: A distinctive permanent license plate shall be issued to any resident of the state who is a recipient of the Medal of Honor or Purple Heart Medal or who is a duly recognized American prisoner of war, or who is an American who was a duly recognized prisoner of war while serving with a formal American ally force, for use on a private motor vehicle registered in the recipient's name. There shall be no fee or tax except Purple Heart Medal recipients shall pay ad valorem taxes and no recipient shall receive a plate for more than one vehicle. The recipient may keep the tag for life and does not need to re-register each year. Upon the death, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to retain the tag, at no fee or tax except the surviving spouse of Purple Heart Medal recipients shall pay ad valorem taxes due for one private motor vehicle owned by the surviving spouse for the remainder of the said spouse's lifetime or until remarriage. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-250 as amended)
Disabled Veteran (10% or higher disability): A resident of Alabama who is a service-connected disabled Veteran. First tag and additional tags are free.
Eligibility: Any Veteran resident requiring special mechanical control devices to operate a vehicle because of service-connected disabilities 10% or higher disability. The Veteran must provide a proper identification card and a US Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating certification.
Disabled Veteran (over 50% rating or adaptive equipment): First tag is $5.00 and additional tags are free.
Eligibility: A Veteran resident requiring special mechanical control devices to operate a vehicle because of service-connected disabilities; or a Veteran whose service-connection exceed 50%, and a U.S.V.A. affidavit.
Purple Heart Tag: There is no fee for Purple Heart Medal recipients except ad valorem taxes; Veterans shall not receive a plate for more than one vehicle. The recipient may keep the tag for life and does not need to re-register each year. Upon the death, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to retain the tag, and shall pay ad valorem taxes due for one private motor vehicle owned by the surviving spouse for the remainder of the spouse's lifetime or until remarriage. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-250 as amended)
Eligibility: Purple Heart Medal recipients. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Fishing License: A Veteran upon the payment of a license fee of $3.00, procure a special annual fishing license. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 9-11-54)
Eligibility: Any Veteran who has a 20% or greater disability and who has been a bona fide resident of this state for not less than six months preceding the date of application.
Alabama State Veterans Home Program: Alabama extends special kind of care to Veterans through a partnership with the federal government and private industry. The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City has been "home" to hundreds of Veterans since its opening in 1989. In January 1995, Alabama opened two more homes to vets, the Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville and the William F. Green state Veterans Home in Bay Minette. Summer of 2012 the newest Veterans home, Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home, opened in Pell City.
Eligibility: Must be honorably discharged from military service with a minimum of 90 days of service, of which one day was during a wartime period. DD-214 or equivalent must be part of the application package. Must meet the qualifications as set forth by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs criteria for skilled nursing care or domiciliary/assisted living. Must have been a resident of the State of Alabama during the immediate past 12 months. Veterans who do not have war-time service may be admitted to the Home on a space available basis. These Veterans will not be placed on a waiting list or placed before wartime Veterans.
Public Records: One copy of any public record (birth or marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) is furnished free of charge when required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by their federal agency. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 26-9-12)
State Tax Advantage: Effective January 1, 1989 all retirement or compensation received as retirement benefits and survivor benefits are exempt from any state, county or municipal income tax or like tax.
Eligibility: Any Veteran retired from the military service of the United States of America. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-18-19 as amended)
Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption: Effective January 1, 1989, and for all successive tax years, all retirement or compensation received as retirement benefits by any person retired from the military service of the United States of America and survivor benefits derived there from is hereby exempt from any state, county or municipal income tax or like tax whatever name called. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-18-19 as amended)
Eligibility: Military Retiree
Homes of Veterans/Widows Acquired under Public Law 702: The home of any Veteran which is or was acquired by the provisions of Public Law 702, 80th Congress (specially adapted housing grant) as amended by (38 USC) regardless of its value shall be exempt.
Eligibility: Veteran owned and occupied as a home by the Veteran or his un-remarried widow. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-9-20)
Alabama G. I. Dependents' Scholarship Program: Five standard academic years or part-time equivalent at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher learning or a prescribed course of study at any Alabama state-supported technical school without payment of any tuition, required textbooks, or instructional fees. A spouse or un-remarried widow (er) of a Veteran who is rated 20 - 90% due to service-connected disabilities are only entitled to three standard academic years without payment of tuition, required textbooks and instructional fees or a prescribed technical course not to exceed 18 months of training.
Eligibility: A dependent is defined as a child, stepchild, spouse, or the un-remarried widow (er) of the Veteran. The Veteran must have honorably served at least 90 or more days of continuous active federal military service or honorably discharged due to service-connected disability after serving less than 90 days. The Veteran must be rated 20% or more due to service-connected disabilities or have held the qualifying rating at the time of death, a former prisoner of war (POW), declared missing in action (MIA), died as the result of a service-connected disability, or died while on active military service in the line of duty. The Veteran must have been a permanent civilian resident of the State of Alabama for at least one year immediately prior to (a) the initial entry into active military service or (b) any subsequent period of military service in which a break (1 year or more) in service occurred and the Alabama civilian residency was established. Permanently service-connected Veterans rated at 100% who did not enter service from Alabama, may qualify after establishing at least five years of permanent residency in Alabama prior to filing of an application or immediately prior to death, if deceased. Child or stepchild must initiate training prior to their 26th birthday may be extended to 30. There is no age deadline for submission of the application by the spouse or un-remarried widow(er).
The American Legion and Auxiliary Scholarship Program: The American Legion and Auxiliary, Department of Alabama, offers one hundred fifty $850.00 scholarships at Alabama state-supported colleges.
Eligibility: Sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of Veterans of W.W.I, W.W.II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon/Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf and are a Resident of Alabama. Application Deadline: May 1.
Preference in State Classified Employment: All Veterans shall have five points added to any earned ratings in examination for entrance to the state classified service. Disabled Veterans shall have 10 points added to any earned ratings. Wives and widows of certain disabled or deceased Veterans may have the 10-point preference extended to them and added to any earned ratings. Eligibility: Veterans who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces at any time and Veterans with a service-connected disability and entitled to pension, compensation or disability allowance under existing laws. (Code of Alabama, Section 36-26-15)
Prisoner of War Tag: No fee, including the regular registration fee applicable, shall be charged for first tag and additional tags are $23.00. Surviving spouses also qualify.
Eligibility: A distinctive permanent license plate shall be issued to any resident of the state who is a recipient duly recognized American prisoner of war, or who is an American who was a duly recognized prisoner of war while serving with a formal American ally force, for use on a private motor vehicle registered in the recipient's name. Veteran must provide satisfactory proof that an enemy of the United States held him/her as a prisoner of war during a period of armed conflict. Application must be forwarded VA office for verification. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Purple Heart Tag: There is no fee for Purple Heart Medal recipients except ad valorem taxes; Veterans shall not receive a plate for more than one vehicle. The recipient may keep the tag for life and does not need to re-register each year. Upon the death, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to retain the tag, and shall pay ad valorem taxes due for one private motor vehicle owned by the surviving spouse for the remainder of the spouse's lifetime or until remarriage. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 32-6-250 as amended)
Eligibility: Purple Heart Medal recipients. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Exemption of Debts Incurred Pursuant to National Housing Act or Veterans' Benefits: All debts or extensions of credit incurred pursuant to any provision of the act of Congress known as the National Housing Act, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented, and all debts or extensions of credit incurred pursuant to any act of Congress relating to Veterans' benefits, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended or supplemented, are exempt from any law of this state relating to usury or prescribing or limiting interest rates.
Notice of Armed Forces Death: A written notice or communication from the Department of Defense, the Adjutant General of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy or other officer charged with the duty of sending such notice or communication to the effect that any person in the armed forces of our country, or serving as auxiliary thereto, is dead shall be accepted as legally sufficient evidence of the death of such person.
Wills: The will of a person, executed while in the armed forces, is admitted to probate when subscribing witness or witnesses are out of the state at the time the will is offered for probate; or when places of address of witnesses are unknown, upon oath of at least three persons that the signature to said will is in the handwriting of the person whose will it intends to be. Such will is acceptable when so proved.
Public Records: One copy of any public record (birth or marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) is furnished free of charge when required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by their federal agency. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 26-9-12)
Guardianship for Veterans and Minor Dependents: The Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act provides for the appointment of a guardian for Veterans and their minor dependents that are mentally or physically incapacitated. This Act outlines the appointment process, duties, responsibilities, limits, taxing of costs and fees of guardianship. The control and accountability of the beneficiary's estate and income include only moneys received by the guardian from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and all earnings, interest and profits derived. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 26-9-1)
Alabama National Guard Benefits
National Guard State Active Duty Tax: Active duty pay not subject to FICA.
Eligibility: Alabama National Guard Service member on state active duty.
Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions (ad valorem tax-tax imposed at a rate in proportion to the value of the goods)
Alabama National Guard State Education Priority Reimbursement: Reimbursement for BA and lesser degrees, $400,000 has been allocated to provide educational assistance to Soldiers by priority. Those National Guard Service members will receive a maximum of $55.00 per credit hour up to $1,250 per fiscal year. Priority 2 National Guard Service members will receive any money left after priority 1 members have been paid. The remaining money will be divided equally between the members on the priority 2 list. Priority 2 Soldiers will be identified 3 weeks after the start of the 2nd Semester.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member in Priority 1 category are members in pay grade E-1 through E-6 with less than 6 years' service. Priority 2 is all other National Guard Service members.
National Guard Educational Benefit: Tuition reimbursement of $500 per semester or quarter. No more than $1,000 annually.
Eligibility: Army National Guard Service member.
Employment Assistance: State employee receives 21 days military leave per year.
Eligibility: State employee on orders for Annual Training or active duty.
Job Status and Reemployment Rights: County and municipal officials who enter the military or naval service at a time when a state of national emergency has been declared to exist by the President of the United States. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-8-1 thru 6). Also, any teacher entering the military service of the United States, who is not on continuing service status but who has accumulated one or more years of teaching experience immediately prior to entering military service, shall be given credit for such experience if such teacher is reemployed within one year after release from military service. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 16-24-13)
Preference in State Classified Employment: All Veterans shall have five points added to any earned ratings in examination for entrance to the state classified service. Disabled Veterans shall have 10 points added to any earned ratings. Wives and widows of certain disabled or deceased Veterans may have the 10-point preference extended to them and added to any earned ratings. Eligibility: Veterans who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces at any time and Veterans with a service-connected disability and entitled to pension, compensation or disability allowance under existing laws. (Code of Alabama, Section 36-26-15)
Exemption from License and Registration Tax and Fee: Service-connected disabled Veterans, National Guard or Reserve forces shall be exempt from the operation of the privilege or license tax and registration fee. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-244)
Eligibility: Service connected disabled Veterans, any active or retired member of the Alabama National Guard or any resident of Alabama at the time of entering the United States Armed Forces reserve organization who are still residents of Alabama at the time the exemption is claimed.
National Guard Tag: A resident of Alabama who is an active or retired member of the Alabama National Guard, or an active member of the Alabama State Guard. First tag is free and additional tags are $23.00, second and each additional personalized tag are $50.00
Eligibility: Active National Guard Service member with identification card and Affidavit signed by unit commander.
U.S Army Tag: All residents of Alabama who are active, retired, or honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. Army. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued.
Eligibility: One of the following documents must be presented to the license plate issuing official: Military ID; Leave and Earnings Statement; or DD214. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Global War on Terrorism: A resident of Alabama who has served or is currently serving in an active status either on active duty or within a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Alabama National Guard and civilian employees of the U.S. Government who are on military orders, in current or future conflicts in support of the global war on terrorism occurring on or after September 11, 2001. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued.
Eligibility: DD214 or copy of military orders. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Group Insurance: Alabama National Guard Association offers up to $50,000 for National Guard Service members; also spouse up to $25,000 and dependent coverage $2,000-$10,000 available.
Eligibility: Member of Army/Air National Guard.
Workers Compensation: Workers Compensation equivalent to State employees.
Eligibility: Injury occurs while serving on State Active Duty.
Injury/Death Benefits: Workers Compensation equivalent to State employees less any VA payments received.
Eligibility: Injury/Death occurs while serving on State Active Duty.
Public Records: One copy of any public record (birth or marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) is furnished free of charge when required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by their federal agency. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 26-9-12)
Recordings of Discharges: Honorable discharges and certificates of honorable service are recorded free of charge by probate judges. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-1-1)
Eligibility: Military Veteran with DD214.
Employment Assistance: State employee receives 21 days military leave per year.
Eligibility: State employee on orders for Annual Training or active duty.
Job Status and Reemployment Rights: County and municipal officials who enter the military or naval service at a time when a state of national emergency has been declared to exist by the President of the United States. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-8-1 thru 6). Also, any teacher entering the military service of the United States, who is not on continuing service status but who has accumulated one or more years of teaching experience immediately prior to entering military service, shall be given credit for such experience if such teacher is reemployed within one year after release from military service. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 16-24-13)
Preference in State Classified Employment: All Veterans shall have five points added to any earned ratings in examination for entrance to the state classified service. Disabled Veterans shall have 10 points added to any earned ratings. Wives and widows of certain disabled or deceased Veterans may have the 10-point preference extended to them and added to any earned ratings. Eligibility: Veterans who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces at any time and Veterans with a service-connected disability and entitled to pension, compensation or disability allowance under existing laws. (Code of Alabama, Section 36-26-15)
Exemption from License and Registration Tax and Fee: Service-connected disabled Veterans, National Guard or Reserve forces shall be exempt from the operation of the privilege or license tax and registration fee. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-12-244)
Eligibility: Service connected disabled Veterans, any active or retired member of the Alabama National Guard or any resident of Alabama at the time of entering the United States Armed Forces reserve organization who are still residents of Alabama at the time the exemption is claimed.
U.S Army Tag: All residents of Alabama who are active, retired, or honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. Army. First tag is $23.00 and an additional payment of $3.00 for each plate issued.
Eligibility: One of the following documents must be presented to the license plate issuing official: Military ID; Leave and Earnings Statement; or DD214. The "Application for Disability Access Parking Privileges" must be provided to obtain the disability access license plate.
Active Military Reserve Tag: All residents of Alabama who are active members of the United States Armed Forces Reserve. First tag is free and additional tags are $23.00.
Eligibility: Active Reserve Service member with identification card and Affidavit signed by unit commander.
Public Records: One copy of any public record (birth or marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) is furnished free of charge when required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by their federal agency. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 26-9-12)
Recordings of Discharges: Honorable discharges and certificates of honorable service are recorded free of charge by probate judges. (Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-1-1)
Eligibility: Military Veteran with DD214.
VA Medical Center
Birmingham: Birmingham VA Medical Center, 700 South 19th St, 205-933-8101
Montgomery: Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System West Campus, 215 Perry Hill Rd,
334-272-4670
Tuscaloosa: Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, 3701 Loop Rd. East, 205-554-2000
Tuskegee: Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System East Campus, 2400 Hospital Rd,
334-727-0550
Outpatient Clinic
Dothan: Dothan Mental Health Clinic , 3753 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 4, 334-678-1933
Selma: Selma Outpatient Clinic, 206 Vaughan Memorial Dr, 334-418-4975
Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Bessemer: Bessemer Clinic, 975 9th Ave, SW-Suite 400 at UAB West Medical Center West, 205-428-3495
Childersburg: Childersburg CBOC, 151 9th Ave. NW, 256-378-9026
Dothan: Dothan , 2020 Alexander Dr, 334-673-4166
Fort Rucker: Wiregrass CBOC, (Fort Rucker), 301 Andrews Ave, 334-503-7831/7836
Gadsden: Gadsden Clinic, 206 Rescia Ave, 256-413-7154
Guntersville: Guntersville, AL CBOC, 101 Judy Smith Dr, 256-582-4033
Huntsville: Huntsville Clinic , 301 Governor's Dr, S.W, 256-535-3100
Jasper: Jasper Clinic, 1454 Jones Dairy Rd, 205-221-7384
Madison: Madison/Decatur Clinic, 8075 Madison Blvd, Suite 101, 256-772-6220
Mobile: Mobile Outpatient Clinic, 1504 Springhill Ave, 251-219-3900
Oxford: Anniston/Oxford Clinic, 96 Ali Way Creekside South, 256-832-4141
Sheffield: Shoals Area (Florence) Clinic, 422 DD Cox Blvd, 256-381-9055
Vet Center
Birmingham: Birmingham Vet Center, 1201 2nd Ave South, 205-212-3122
Huntsville: Huntsville Vet Center, 415 Church St, Bldg H, Suite 101, 256-539-5775
Mobile: Mobile Vet Center, 3221 Springhill Ave Bldg 2, Suite C, 251-478-5906
Montgomery: Montgomery Vet Center , 4405 Atlanta Highway, 334-273-7796
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Document Review Date: 21 February 2013