The Age of Majority
Ala. Code § 26-1-1 — adulthood at 19 for legal rights, with the drinking age still 21
A person in Alabama is relieved of the disabilities of minority at the age of 19, and from then has the same legal rights and abilities as a person over 21. No law discriminates for or against anyone from 19 through 21 solely on the basis of age.
Who handles this in Alabama: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
A law that speaks of limiting the rights of someone under the age of 21 is read as under the age of 19. A person 18 or older may consent to approved research at an accredited college or university.
Alcohol stays at 21. The alcohol law speaks for itself: someone under 21 does not buy, drink, possess or transport any alcoholic beverage in Alabama.
Sources for this section (2)
- Ala. Code § 26-1-1 — Age of Majority Designated as 19 Years
- Ala. Code § 28-1-5 — Minimum Age for Purchase, Etc., of Alcoholic Beverage; Employment of Underage Individuals by Board Licensee
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.