Alabama Law Enforcement Agency - https://www.alea.gov/dps/marine-patrol/boating-education-and-operator-certificationlicense
Effective October 1, 2024: Nonresidents may operate a vessel upon the waters of this state only after obtaining a valid boater safety certification or vessel operator's certification issued in his or her home state or country, or after obtaining a Nonresident Alabama Boater Safety Certification upon examination and certification under the same terms and conditions as Alabama residents.