Ala. Code § 45-27-244.08: Alternative Procedures.

The procedure authorized by this subpart for the payment of ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle license taxes and the issuance of license tags or decals is optional, and alternative to the procedure now provided by law. Each owner of a motor vehicle shall continue to have the right to pay taxes and to receive his or her tag or decal in person, without the necessity of paying the mailing fee provided for herein. The Judge of Probate of Escambia County shall not be required to collect such taxes and issue license tags or decals by mail as herein provided, unless he or she elects to do so.