STATE DRIVERS LICENSE EXAMINERS OFFICE

FIRST TIME ISSUANCE *DRIVERS TESTING *ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS:

Every Alabama resident who operates any motorized vehicle must have a valid drivers license. All applicants whose Alabama license has been expired for over 3 years or out of state license has been expired for at least 1 year must pass the required drivers examination.

TO RECLAIM ALABAMA LICENSE OR OUT OF STATE TRANSFERS:
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:
(All Documents Must Be Original - NO Photocopies Accepted)

• Original Certified Birth Certificate or Valid United States Passport(Required)
• Former State License
• Social Security Card-Must Reflect Current Name
• $23.00 License Fee + $5.00 Transfer Fee

FOR LEARNERS LICENSE:

• Original Certified Birth Certificate (Required for 15 yr olds) or Valid United States Passport (for 16-yrs and older)
• Social Security Card - Must Reflect Current Name
• Applicants 15 To 18 Years of Age - One of The Following is Required: High School Diploma, Certificate of Graduation From High School, GED Certificate, Certified Form DL-1-93 Student Enrollment/Exclusion Status (Forms Available at Secondary Schools).
• $23.00 License Fee + $5.00 Test Fee

FOR NAME CHANGE:

• Current License
• Social Security Card - Must Be Updated To Reflect Name Change www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber
• Marriage License
• Divorce Papers - Must State You Can Claim Maiden Name
• Adoption Papers
• Court Order For Name Change

FOR DRIVERS LICENSE SERVICES (AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS):

COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING- PELHAM: Phone (205) 620-5891
1018 County Services Drive
Pelham, AL 35124

•  Monday Through Friday,  8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.
•  No road test given from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.                                                               

LICENSE OFFICE-COLUMBIANA - Phone (205) 669-2614
104 Depot Street
Columbiana, AL 35051

• Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.
• Written test are administered from 8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.
• No road test given from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.                                 

FOR DRIVERS ROAD TESTING:
You must furnish a vehicle for the road test. Sixteen year old applicants must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The examiner will check the vehicle before the test begins. It must be in safe operating condition and have the required equipment or the road test will not be administered. (Check state drivers manual for required equipment) The license examiner may refuse to give the road test in the event of hazardous weather, road conditions or an inability to effectively communicate.
To download state drivers manual: (Click here)

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:

• Valid Alabama Learners License
• Proof of Current Insurance on Vehicle
• Current Tag Registration of Vehicle

NON-DRIVERS ID CARD:
A citizen of Alabama may apply for a non-driver identification card at any location in the state where driver testing is done. The same degree of proof of identification required of applicants for a drivers license is required for non-driver ID cards. Identification cards are issued to applicants who do not physically qualify for a drivers license, do not have a current license, or wish to discontinue driving and surrender their drivers license. The non-drivers identification card bears a number, as well as name, date of birth, physical address, description of holder, and a color photograph of the holder.

ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT BY STATE OFFICE:

• Cash
• MasterCard or Visa (Credit or Debit)
• No Checks Accepted

AGE REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE FEES:

FOREIGN NATIONALS:
Foreign nationals must report to a drivers license district office for applications for drivers license or ID cards. Any additions or corrections to current license or ID cards must be processed at the district office. The nearest district office to Shelby County is:
908 Bankhead Highway
Birmingham, Alabama

FOR DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS CALL: (205) 252-7445