Two active Alabama real estate rule comments periods have different subjects and deadlines. The Alabama Real Estate Commission notice page lists a Nov. 4 deadline for written comments on an agency-disclosure office policy correction and a Dec. 4 deadline for comments on reciprocal licensing requirements affecting military spouses.
The proposals should not be treated as one change. One corrects a statutory citation in an existing rule. The other reflects federal-law changes involving reciprocal licensure. This guide compares the dates, subjects and official submission methods without assuming either amendment has already been adopted.
Alabama real estate rule comments compared
| Proposed amendment | Main subject | Public hearing | Written-comment deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 790-X-3-.14 | Agency Disclosure Office Policy citation correction | Oct. 22, 2026 | Nov. 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central |
| Rule 790-X-1-.18 | Reciprocal License Requirements for military spouses | Nov. 19, 2026 | Dec. 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central |
The first amendment changes the referenced Alabama License Law section number from Section 34-24-82 to Section 34-27-82. The Commission describes that proposal as a correction.
The second amendment concerns reciprocal license requirements for military spouses and is intended to reflect changes in federal law under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Because that proposal reaches licensing eligibility, professionals should read the linked amendment before commenting on its effect.
How to submit written comments
Alabama real estate rule comments may be submitted through three written routes listed by the Commission:
| – Mail comments to Dr. Vaughn T. Poe, Executive Director, Alabama Real Estate Commission, 1201 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, AL 36106. |
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| – Fax comments to 334-270-9118. |
Each set of Alabama real estate rule comments should identify the proposed rule number. That distinction matters because the notices have different deadlines and address different legal questions.
The Nov. 4 deadline applies to Rule 790-X-3-.14. The Dec. 4 deadline applies to Rule 790-X-1-.18. Both deadlines are listed as 4:30 p.m. Central.
What happened at the first hearing
The public hearing for Rule 790-X-3-.14 was scheduled for Oct. 22 during the Commission’s regular meeting in Montgomery. The written-comment period remains relevant through Nov. 4 even though that hearing date has passed.
The second public hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Commission office, 1201 Carmichael Way in Montgomery. Interested readers should verify the meeting notice before traveling in case the Commission changes an agenda or location.
A hearing date and a written-comment deadline are separate opportunities. Missing the hearing does not automatically mean the written period has closed.
Four checks before sending a comment
First, confirm the rule number. A comment about agency disclosure should reference 790-X-3-.14. A comment about reciprocal licensing for military spouses should reference 790-X-1-.18.
Second, read the actual amendment. A summary identifies the subject but does not show every word being added or removed.
Third, separate factual impact from preference. Explain how the proposed wording affects a license application, brokerage procedure or compliance step. If a point depends on a legal interpretation, identify it as a question and consider qualified legal guidance.
Fourth, submit Alabama real estate rule comments before the applicable 4:30 p.m. Central deadline and keep a copy. Email and fax can provide a transmission record, while mailed comments need enough delivery time to arrive.
Why the distinction matters
The agency-disclosure proposal is described as a citation correction. Readers should not overstate it as a broad rewrite of disclosure duties without support in the amendment text.
The military-spouse proposal has a different policy context. Reciprocal licensing can affect how quickly a qualified professional transferred to Alabama may continue working. The Commission says the amendment reflects federal-law changes, but the rule text controls how that purpose is implemented in the state licensing process.
Neither notice is a substitute for legal advice, and this article does not predict how the Commission will act. Its purpose is to keep the two active schedules from being confused and direct readers to the official record.
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