SALESPERSON
To become eligible to obtain a SALESPERSON license in Alabama, and applicant who does not hold a current real estate license in another state must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
2. Be at least 19 years old;
3. Show proof of bona fide residency in any state in the U.S.;
4. Show proof of high school graduation or GED;
5. Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
6. Not have had a real estate application or license rejected or revoked in any state within the past two years.
7. After meeting the education and/or experience requirements, pass the licensing examination.
Additionally, a SALESPERSON applicant must:
Prior to taking the state exam, successfully complete an approved 60 clock hour prelicense course. (Salesperson applicants have 24 months to pass the state exam after completing this course, if not, the course must be retaken.)
AND
Must complete a 30 hour post license training course within the first twelve months of licensure in order to be issued an original (permanent) license. Further, the course must be completed and original license issued within the first six months in order to maintain an active license.
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BROKER
To become eligible to obtain a BROKER license in Alabama, and applicant who does not hold a current real estate license in another state must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
2. Be at least 19 years old;
3. Show proof of bona fide residency in any state in the U.S.;
4. Show proof of high school graduation or GED;
5. Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
6. Not have had a real estate application or license rejected or revoked in any state within the past two years.
7. After meeting the education and/or experience requirements, pass the licensing examination.
Additionally, a BROKER applicant must:
Successfully complete an approved 60 clock hour prelicense course.
AND
Must have held an active real estate salesperson license in any state for at least 24 months of the 36 month period immediately preceding the date of application.
IMPORTANT: If you have an arrest record, it is recommended that you submit the Alabama Real Estate Commission?s Application for Determination of Licensing Eligibility prior to taking the Alabama prelicense course to ensure your ability to be licensed. If you do not have an arrest record, you do not have to submit this application. If needed, the application and fee should be submitted to the Alabama Department of Public Safety per the instructions on the form. Click here (http://www.realestateexpress.com/prelicense/AL/ALDeterofLicenseEligibility.pdf) to view and print the form.
STATE LAW BOOK: You will need a copy of the Alabama Real Estate License Law and the Alabama Real Estate Consumer Guide. These are only available from the Alabama Real Estate Resource and Education Center (AREREC). The law book is $5.00 and the consumer guide is .60. To order, call them at 205-348-4117. Or you can visit their website at http://arerec.cba.ua.edu/Research/Order/form.htm (http://arerec.cba.ua.edu/Research/Order/form.htm)

any tips for the test?

I have a tip for you, buy the state law book listed at the bottom of that post. I've never seen the Alabama test, but if it's like New Jersey's it's going to be mostly law based. I guess get that consumer guide since it says it's mandatory. Those two books probably have the answers to the whole test.

Have you taken the class yet? It says you have to take a class also.

You should read all the literature given in the class and take notes. I'm sure in the class they'll focus on what's on the test so pay attention.

I just found this site http://www.realtypasstm.com/index.html , they seem to have every state and claim they have the answers to every question on the test. It's also real cheap $20.