Alabama Code Title 6. Civil Practice § 6-6-82

Notice of the levy of the attachment shall be given in writing by the sheriff, or other person who makes such levy, to the defendant in person or notice thereof in writing left at his residence, if resident in the county and, if not resident in the county, but a resident of the state, then by posting up a written notice at the courthouse door and by sending a copy of the same by mail addressed to the defendant at the post office nearest his residence.