Alabama Learners License Restrictions

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The State of Alabama Drivers License. Any driver in good standing between 16 and under 18 years old who has had a Learner's License for 6 months or up until their 18th birthday may be qualified to take a road test with a local driver license examiner. The teen driver must surrender their Learners License at the time of the road test.
Alabama Learners Permit Locations Although getting your Alabama learner's permit can be an exciting experience, it's also incredibly important to go through the process as safely and responsibly as possible.
 This is why the state of Alabama has implemented a Graduated Driver Licensing program (GDL). The GDL sets guidelines and milestones that teens must follow prior to getting their driver's license.
STAR ID Permits in Alabama
Revised June 8, 2017. The Alabama Graduated Drivers License law was passed in its current form in 2010. HB29, a bill to strengthen the law, passed during the 2017 legislative session and was enacted into law by Governor Ivey on May 24, 2017.
Teen drivers are eligible for Alabama's STAR ID no matter what stage of the GDL they're in. The STAR ID is Alabama's answer to the REAL ID Act of 2005 and meets all federal identification requirements. Not only can you drive with a STAR ID, but also you can use it to do things like enter federal facilities and board commercial domestic flights.
You must show a few extra documents to get a STAR ID, but don't worry—we've outlined it all for you below. For a breakdown of the STAR ID program, check out the Alabama DPS' guide.
New to Alabama? If you're a new Alabama resident with a driver's permit from your previous state, you must still adhere to the state's GDL guidelines and follow all steps mentioned below. You cannot transfer your out-of-state permit.
 If you need more information, call the DPS at (334) 517-2800.
Driver's Permit Age RequirementsEligible for learner license (Stage I): 15 years old.
Eligible for restricted license (Stage II): 16 years old WITH completion of Driver's Ed or behind-the-wheel training.
Eligible for unrestricted license (Stage III): 17 years old WITH holding a Stage II license.
18 years old WITHOUT holding a Stage II license.
Applying for Your AL Learner's PermitSTAR IDs: Did You Know?
You can choose to get a STAR ID permit now—which means when you apply for your restricted license, you've already submitted your required documents.
Not sure you want a STAR ID? You can also apply for a regular learner's permit instead.
 The documents you're required to bring your local Alabama DPS office vary depending on your age and whether or not you want a STAR ID.
Before you head out the door, make an appointment online with your local driver licensing office to save yourself some time!
Choose your age below below for details.
*NOTE: In certain circumstances, there are a few exceptions in which teens are exempt from the GDL program and may obtain an unrestricted driver's license without first having obtained a learner's permit. These include teens who are:
18 years old or older. 
17 years old or older WITH a valid driver's license for 6 months or longer. 
16 years old or older who are married and considered the head of household. 
Legally relieved of minority status (the state or period of being below the legal age).
If you're 15 years old, bring to your local licensing office:
An original or certified U.S. birth certificate. No photocopies.
Proof of:Social Security (e.g. a Social Security card).
School enrollment or graduation (e.g. an Enrollment/Exclusion Form (Form DL1/93), GED certificate, certified letter from school officials, etc.).
Enrollment in Driver's Ed, if you are 15 years old.
Payment for the $5 learner's permit test fee and $36.25 license fee (no checks).
If you want a STAR ID permit, you'll ALSO want to bring proof of:
Residency (2 documents). Acceptable proofs include your school enrollment documentation, or a proof of residency from your parent. See Alabama's list of residency proofs for STAR IDs.
Any name changes.
Be ready for your written permit test and a vision screening (more on the permit test below!).
16 Years Old & UpIf you're 16 years old or older, bring to your local licensing office:
Proof of identification—this should follow either of the combinations listed below: Bring 2 documents of identification IF 1 document shows your photograph.
Bring 3 documents of identification if you DO NOT have any photo identification.
For either of the above, 1 document MUST be from the primary document list. The DPS provides a complete list of acceptable identity documents.
Your Social Security card.
Proof of school enrollment or graduation.
Payment for the following fees: $5 exam fee.
$36.25 permit fee.
If you want a STAR ID permit, you'll ALSO want to bring proof of:
Residency (2 documents). Acceptable proofs include your school enrollment documentation, or a proof of residency from your parent. See Alabama's list of residency proofs for STAR IDs.
Any name changes.
You'll take your written permit exam at this time (see below for details) and also be asked to take a vision test.
If you're 18 years old or older and want to take ALL tests, also bring:
A licensed supervising driver.
A vehicle that will pass inspection.
Proof of insurance.
Taking the AL Written Permit TestRemember when heading to the Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS), it's always a good idea to make an appointment ahead of time, so that the licensing agency is all ready for you when you arrive.
At your appointment, it's time to take your written permit test. The permit exam is made up of questions created from material found in the Alabama Driver License Manual and cover a range of topics, including:
 Alabama state-specific traffic laws.
Road signs and pavement markings.
Rules of safe driving.
Sharing the road and right-of-way rules.
Once you pass your test (and you've handed over all of the required documents mentioned above), you'll receive your Alabama learner's permit! Next up—time to start practicing driving.
DMV.ORG TIP: Practice Makes Perfect!
Don't leave it to chance—set yourself up for the best success possible by taking an online practice test before your permit exam! You'll get familiar with the format of the test, as well as learn areas where you need a bit of extra studying.
Behind-the-Wheel Driving Requirements In order to progress through the Alabama GDL and get your Stage II restricted license, you must:
Complete at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practiceOR complete a state-approved Driver Education course.
Hold your learner's permit for at least 6 months. 
Submit a Graduated Driver License form (Form DL-31) signed by a parent/legal guardian or certified driving instructor verifying your driving hours.
 For more information please refer to our page on Driver's Ed in Alabama.
Replacing Your Learner's Permit If you need to replace your learner's permit in Alabama, you'll need to visit the DPS in person and bring the documents mentioned above. The fee to replace your learner's permit is $36.25. For more information, please refer to our Replacing a Lost License in Alabama page.
Your Next Step: Get Your Restricted Driver's License Once you're at least 16 years old, you've completed your 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice OR your Driver's Ed course, and you've held your learner's permit for at least 6 months, it's time to head to the Alabama DPS for your road exam to get your provisional license.
 For more information, jump over to our Alabama Teen License page.
FormsDL1/93Enrollment/ExclusionSubmit to the Driver License Division as proof of enrollment OR lawful exclusion from enrollment in school when applying for your Alabama driver's license or learner's permit.
DL-31Graduated Driver LicenseComplete and submit this form to verify a child in your care has fulfilled the AL DLD's graduated driver's license requirements.
This form is provided by your state's agency/department.
Please select one of the below to continue:
Email the link to this formRelated Tasks & Topics
- Appointments
- Change of Address
- Lost License
- New License
- REAL ID
- Renew License
- Take a Practice Test
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