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Alabama permit test day: what to bring and where to go

Tick off each document as you pack it for the Alabama knowledge test, then find your office and book a time. Every item links to the official Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License page it comes from.

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Alabama permit test: what to bring

What to bring to the Alabama permit test

Bring originals unless the official list says copies are accepted. Items marked Under 18 apply only to minors.

Identity

Age 15: a certified U.S. birth certificate from Vital Statistics (no photocopies)Under 18Source: official Alabama page for Age 15: a certified U.S. birth certificate from Vital Statistics (no photocopies)
Age 16 and older: two forms of ID, at least one with a photo and one from the primary list (or three non-photo forms)Primary documents include a certified U.S. birth certificate, an unexpired U.S. passport, a Permanent Resident Card, or a valid foreign passport with a valid U.S. immigration document.Source: official Alabama page for Age 16 and older: two forms of ID, at least one with a photo and one from the primary list (or three non-photo forms)

Lawful presence

Not a U.S. citizen: a valid foreign passport with an acceptable visa, or a resident alien cardAlso a secondary document authorizing your presence in the U.S. for more than 30 days, and Social Security verification or a letter stating you are not eligible.Source: official Alabama page for Not a U.S. citizen: a valid foreign passport with an acceptable visa, or a resident alien card

Social Security number

Your original Social Security cardRequired if you have been assigned or are eligible for a Social Security number.Source: official Alabama page for Your original Social Security card

Residency

Two proofs of principal residence, such as a lease, a utility bill under 90 days old, or voter registration cardSource: official Alabama page for Two proofs of principal residence, such as a lease, a utility bill under 90 days old, or voter registration card

Driver education

School enrollment form (DL-1/93) or proof of graduation, if you are under 19 and applying for the first timeUnder 18Source: official Alabama page for School enrollment form (DL-1/93) or proof of graduation, if you are under 19 and applying for the first time

Fees

$5 test fee plus $36.25 for the license, in cash or money order (no checks)Source: official Alabama page for $5 test fee plus $36.25 for the license, in cash or money order (no checks)

Vision test

Your glasses or contacts, if you use them: there is a vision screening, and needing lenses adds a corrective lenses restrictionSource: official Alabama page for Your glasses or contacts, if you use them: there is a vision screening, and needing lenses adds a corrective lenses restriction

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Official list: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/document-requirements-and-fees

Where to go and how to book

Walk-ins are welcome at all ALEA testing sites. Appointments can be booked online at select locations up to two weeks ahead.

Find an officehttps://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/driver-license-offices Book an appointmenthttps://alabamadl.alea.gov/_/

Source: alea.gov

Test languages and ID

Test languages

We could not find an official list of test languages for Alabama. Ask your office or check the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License site before you book.

REAL ID

Alabama's REAL ID is called STAR ID. A first STAR ID is issued only at ALEA driver license exam offices, not county offices.

Source: alea.gov

Ready for the test itself?

The documents get you in the door; the questions are what you pass. Take the free Alabama practice test, or see the Alabama DMV facts page for fees, age rules, and the question count.

Sources

Each checklist item quotes its official page. We fetched and checked these pages on 2026-09-29:

Rules change. If your office asks for something not listed here, the office is right. Spot a mistake? Tell us through the contact page.

Reviewed by Kevin Vu, CA DOI #4037122 · Last updated 2026-09-29