License and ID Cards

Document Requirements and Fees

Driver or Learner License (age 16 and older)

• 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). **
• $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).
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

Learner License (age 15)

• 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. **
• $5 testing fee (no checks).
• $36.25 to purchase license (no checks).
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

CDL or CDL Learner License Applicants

• Current driver license.
• Social Security card.*
• 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.
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

Motor-Driven Cycle License (ages 14 and 15)

• 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. **
• $5 testing fee (no checks).
• $36.25 to purchase motor-driven cycle license (no checks).
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

Out-of-State License Transfers

• 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). **
• $5 transfer fee (no checks).
• $36.25 to purchase license (no checks).
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

Vessel License (age 12 and older)

• U.S. birth certificate (certified and issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics (NO PHOTOCOPIES)).
• Social Security card. *
• One other item from “secondary” list.
• $5 for test or transfer fee (no checks).
• $36.25 to purchase license.
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

Non-Driver Identification Card

• 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).
• $36.25 to purchase non-driver identification card. *Plus an additional $5 document examination fee for first-time issuances. 
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

Non-U.S. Citizens

• 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 160 days.
• $5 test or transfer fee plus cost of license (no checks).
• Credit Cards Accepted (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) convenience fee of 4% applies to the total charge.

* Social Security Verification

• Social Security card (original). A Social Security card is 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.

** School Enrollment Documents

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