Every Alabama resident who operates any motor vehicle except a farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily upon any street or highway must have a driver license. All applicants who have not been licensed in Alabama or whose Alabama license has been expired for over three years must pass the required drivers examination.
A holder of an out of state license which has not been expired over one year does not have to pass a driver examination. Visit a local driver license office. An Alabama driver license will not be issued to an individual unless-and until all driver licenses in the person's possession are surrendered to ALEA.
The following persons may drive a motor vehicle upon the streets or highways in Alabama without an Alabama driver license:. The minimum driving age in Alabama is However, there are certain exceptions and restrictions:. Learner's License - Fifteen year olds may obtain a restricted Learner's License for the purpose of learning to safely and effectively operate a motor vehicle.
The examination for the license is taken from information in the Alabama Driver's Manual. Upon satisfactory completion of the required examination, the applicant will be issued a regular Alabama driver license with a "Y" restriction. The "Y" restriction indicates that the holder may operate a motor vehicle while accompanied by a person who is 21 years of age or older and, who is duly licensed in this state or a licensed or certified driving instructor occupying the seat beside the operator.
This Learner's License is valid for four years. Learner's license - Sixteen Year Olds - Any person 16 years of age or older who, except for his lack of Instruction In operating a motor vehicle, would otherwise be qualified to obtain a driver license, may obtain a Learner's License upon satisfactory completion of the required examination. The examination for this license is taken from Information in the Alabama Driver's Manual.
After satisfactory completion of the required examination, the applicant will be issued a regular Alabama driver license with a "Y" restriction. The license must bear an Alabama address. You will keep the same picture and signature. You can download the form here. Alabama no longer sends advance notices when your driver's license is about to expire.
You will be notified 30 days after your license has expired to come in and renew your license. Alabama law grants a grace period of 60 days after the expiration date of a driver's license for the purpose of driver's license renewal and the driver's license shall be valid for this period of time, as long as the driver is in the State of Alabama. An Alabama driver's license may be renewed without examination within a 3 year period after expiration.
A license issued under these circumstances will be valid for a four-year period from the last expiration date instead of four years from date of issue. Even though license renewal is possible up to three years after expiration, a person could not legally operate a motor vehicle with an expired license. You will need to bring your Driver's License with you when you renew your license.
If you have lost your license and it is time to renew, you must bring a certified document to renew. If you do not receive your permanent driver's license by the expiration date on your temporary, you will need to contact the State of Alabama at the number on your temporary license.
Madison County can only process driver license or ID renewals and replacements. We cannot add or remove any endorsements or restrictions. The following licenses can be renewed or duplicated using the online system :. Beginning May 1st, , Alabama Veterans will have the option of displaying proof of military service on their driver license. To establish proof of service, a veteran can visit any renewal office location and present a DD form from the U.
The steps you need to take in order to reinstate your license depend on the reason for your suspension. You can complete and submit a Request for Reinstatement Requirements form DIA in order to find out what steps you need to take to reinstate your license. You will receive the form back from the DPS with instructions on the steps you must follow to successfully reinstate your suspended AL driver's license.
A complete list of reinstatement steps will be on the form, but you only need to fulfill the steps that have been marked by the DPS indicating that they apply to you. You may also be required to pay additional fees , based on your specific situation:.
You cannot pay any of your reinstatement fees using a personal check. Rules for CDL suspensions can differ from standard driver's license rules, with most regulations being harsher for commercial drivers. Your CDL can be suspended for a number of violations, including:. Read our Alabama Commercial Drivers section to learn more.
Reasons for Your Suspension You can lose your driving privileges for several reasons, which include: Frequent convictions of serious traffic offenses. Habitual reckless or negligent driving.
Inability to drive for any reason, e. Using or permitting the use of your license in an illegal matter, including fraud. Committing an offense in another state that is grounds for suspension in Alabama.
Conviction of hit-and-run. Conviction of racing on highways. Failure to appear in court. Failure to pay your court fine. Non-payment of child support. Point-Based Suspensions Alabama uses a point system to help create uniformity when it comes to driver's license suspension. The length of your suspension depends on the amount of points you have accumulated in a period of 2 years: 12 through 14 points: suspension 60 days.
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