From Tuscaloosa outward, find your Alabama DMV office among 153 locations, see what each transaction costs (licenses from $36.25), and learn exactly what to bring for a REAL ID.
Alabama has 153 driver license offices, serving cities from Birmingham to Bay Minette. Driver licenses are handled by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Driver License Division, while vehicle registration is handled by county offices under the Alabama Department of Revenue. For official transactions and forms, always use alea.gov/dps/driver-license.
A Class D driver's license costs $36.25, plus a $5 test fee for first-time applicants. Original and non-driver ID cards are issued at ALEA driver license exam offices, and some county offices may add a small local processing fee.
Alabama's REAL ID-compliant credential is called STAR ID and must be obtained in person for the first time at an ALEA driver license exam office. Applicants must present documents proving identity, a Social Security number, and two documents proving Alabama residency; check the official STAR ID document list before your visit.
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring original documents — photocopies are not accepted.
Vehicle registration and license plates are issued through county license/probate offices under the Alabama Department of Revenue, not by ALEA. Vehicle registration in Alabama is handled by Alabama Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division.
New drivers must pass a written knowledge exam and a road skills test at an ALEA driver license office; a $5 document examination fee applies to first-time issuances.
Some services can be scheduled online through ALEA, but availability varies by office and many county-run offices accept walk-ins. Schedule online at alea.gov/dps/driver-license.
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driver's license (original/renewal) | $36.25 |
| ID card | $36.25 |
Fees verified against the official Alabama DMV website in August 2026. Fees can change — confirm at alea.gov/dps/driver-license/license-and-id-cards.
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A Class D license costs $36.25, with an additional $5 test fee for first-time applicants.
Some ALEA offices offer online scheduling, but many county-operated offices accept walk-ins; availability varies by location.
You must apply in person with proof of identity, your Social Security number, and two documents proving Alabama residency, per the official STAR ID document list.
STAR ID is Alabama's REAL ID-compliant license or ID, required as of May 7, 2025 to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities; it must first be issued in person at an ALEA exam office.
Verified links to the official Alabama government agencies. Always confirm requirements and fees on these sites before visiting.