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Alabama Drivers License Information

To get your drivers license in Alabama, you need to apply for a Class D license.

Alabama Drivers License Requirements

18 years and under

  • Class D

    • You must be at least 16 years old.
  • Class D Learner License 

    • This is the first step in the GDL program. You must be at least 15 years of age.

Alabama Drivers Ed

If you are under 18 you must complete or practice 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving. Your other option is to complete an Alabama State Department of Education (SDE) course.

Visit our alabama drivers ed page for more information on Alabama driver education.

Tests Required

  • Vision Screening

  • Written Test

  • Road Test

Fee

$23.50

Documents needed to get your Alabama Drivers License

  • Proof of Identity 

    • Two forms of ID. One must have a photo of you Or 3 forms of non photo ID. One of these ID's must be from the Primary List
      • Some Examples of Primary List documents:
        • Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
        • US Passport
        • {STATE ID Card}
        • ....
  • Proof of Social Security Number

Note: Additional documents If you are not a citizen of the USA

  • Some examples:
  • Emplyment authorization document and Valid Social Security
  • Valid Visa
  • Valid I-94
  • ....