Document Requirements And Fees

• Two forms of identification, at least one of which contains a photograph (one form must be from the “primary” list, in addition to the Social Security card) or three forms of non-photo identification (one form must be from the “primary” list, in addition to the Social Security card)
• Social Security card *
• Acceptable school enrollment form or proof of graduation (if younger than 19 and applying for the first time) **
• 2 Proofs of Principal Residence ***
• $5 test fee (no checks)
• Applicants 18 or older who wish to complete all testing for a license must have a licensed driver, proof of car insurance and a vehicle that will pass inspection
• $36.25 to purchase license (no checks)

• U.S. birth certificate (certified and issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics - NO PHOTOCOPIES)
• Social Security card *
• Acceptable proof of school enrollment or graduation **
• 2 Proofs of Principal Residence ***
• $5 testing fee (no checks)
• $36.25 to purchase license (no checks)

• Current driver license
• Social Security card *
• 2 Proofs of Principal Residence ***
• If transferring from out of state, applicant must present one document from the “primary” list (in addition to the Social Security number document)
• Current Department of Transportation long medical form (unless medically exempt)
• $25 testing fee (no checks)
• Transportation Security Administration background check if transferring or obtaining a hazardous materials endorsement
• If not a U.S. citizen, applicant must legally be in permanent status in the United States and domiciled in Alabama
• Skills test if upgrading a license or first-time applicant (test by appointment only; $20 skills test fee)
• Proof of insurance
• $66.25 to purchase class “A” license
• $56.25 to purchase class “B” license
• $36.25 to purchase class “C” license
• $36.25 to purchase commercial learner license

• U.S. birth certificate (certified and issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics - NO PHOTOCOPIES),
  or
  Alabama non-driver identification card or Alabama vessel license
• Social Security card *
• Third form of identification from “secondary” list (if other identification is nonphoto)
• Fifteen-year-old applicants must have acceptable proof of school enrollment or graduation **
• 2 Proofs of Principal Residence ***
• $5 testing fee (no checks)
• $36.25 to purchase motor-driven cycle license (no checks)

• Must be at an ALEA Office
• Out-of-state driver license
• Social Security card *
• One item from primary list, in addition to the Social Security card
• Proof of school enrollment or graduation (if younger than 19) **
• 2 Proofs of Principal Residence ***
• $5 transfer fee (no checks)
• $36.25 to purchase license (no checks)

• U.S. birth certificate (certified and issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics - NO PHOTOCOPIES)
• Social Security card *
• One other item from “secondary” list
• 2 Proofs of Principal Residence ***
• $5 for test or transfer fee (no checks)
• $36.25 to purchase license

• One document from the primary list which verifies name and date of birth
• Social Security card *
• Third form of identification from the "primary" or "secondary” lists (required only if primary document is non-photo)
• 2 Proofs of Principal Residence ***
• $36.25 to purchase non-driver identification card

• A valid foreign passport with an acceptable visa or resident alien card
• Social Security number verification * or letter from Social Security stating non-eligibility
• Document from the “secondary” list authorizing presence in the U.S. for more than 30 days
• $5 test or transfer fee plus cost of license (no checks)

• Certified U.S. birth certificate issued by an agency designated by state or federal authority
• Unexpired U.S. passport
• Alabama identification card
• Alabama driver license
• Certificate of naturalization
• Certificate of citizenship
• U.S. certificate of birth abroad
• Resident alien card
• Valid foreign passport with valid U.S. immigration document

• U.S. state-issued driver license or non-driver ID card
• Current international driver license/permit
• U.S. armed forces driver license
• U.S. military DD-214
• Professional license issued by a state or federal agency
• Selective Service card
• Veterans Administration card
• Current medical insurance identification card
• U.S. military ID card
• ID card issued by school with photo
• School enrollment form (DL-1/93)
• Certified school record:
  • Certified letter from school
  • GED certificate
  • Certificate of graduation
• W-2 tax form, along with copy of previous year’s filed forms (tax return)
• Documents from court of record:
  • Divorce decree
  • Adoption decree
  • Name-change decree
  • Bankruptcy decree
• Probation or release documents issued by state or federal department of correction with photo ID card issued by the same authority, or felon ID card issued by the sheriff of the county of the applicant’s release

• Employment authorization document with valid Social Security card
• Valid visa (with supporting documents) authorizing presence in the United States for a period exceeding 30 days
• Valid I-94 arrival/departure record issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Original I-797 (notice of action) issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, showing approval of change of status or extension of stay
• Original I-797 (notice of action) issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, evidencing timely filing of an extension petition

• Social Security card (original) - required of all applicants who have been assigned and/or are eligible for the assignment of a Social Security number by the Social Security Administration
• U.S. military form DD 214
• Medicare/Medicaid identification card (if Social Security number is followed by the letter “A”)
• W2 tax form

• Form DL1/93
• Certificate of graduation
• GED certificate

• Voter Registration Card
• Residential Mortgage Contract
• Current Lease or Rental agreement for housing
• Proof of payment of residential property tax (Homestead)
• Previous year tax returns bearing applicants address
• Vehicle registration bearing applicants name and address
• Utility bill (Water, Gas, or Electric) less than 90 days old
• Any State or Federal Court documents indicating residence address
• School enrollment documentation
• Defense Department Form 214 (Report of Separation)
• Sex offender registration documents
• Current Homeowners insurance policy with name and address
• Social Security benefits statements/summary mailed to physical address
• U.S. or State Government check or other document mailed to applicants physical address
• Military Orders documenting duty station and place of residence.

*If utility bills or other similar documents feature the name of the applicant's spouse or parent, the applicant must produce a marriage certificate or birth certificate verifying residence address.