Yes. Alabama requires you to be fingerprinted and a background check. This is done through the company that Alabama has authorized. You may obtain your fingerprints throughout Alabama at Gemalto locations. Preregistration is required. The fee to be finger printed is $48.25 (subject to change).
Registration Website (Preregistration required)
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Fingerprinting Locations
Tip:  Try to plan your fingerprinting after you pass your exam and immediately before you apply for your license because the fingerprint data is available to the ADOI for only 30 days. See here.