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Renewing an Alabama driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Renew within the 180 days before your license expires.

    Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Renew online from ALEA's official site under online services (a $2.75 transaction fee applies).

    Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Or renew in person at a probate judge, license commissioner or ALEA office.

    Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. If temporarily out of state, mail form DL-100 with a money order or cashier's check ($36.25 for Class D).

    Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Do not let it lapse more than three years, or you must retake the driver exam.

    Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

License term
A driver license expires four years after it is issued.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
When you can renew
Up to 180 days before expiration; there is a 60-day grace period after expiration.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Renewing after expiration
You can renew without testing up to 3 years after expiration, but you may not drive on an expired license.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online renewal
Eligible drivers can renew through ALEA online services (alabamadl.alea.gov); ALEA adds a $2.75 online transaction fee.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Renewal fee
$36.25 for Class D (and C or ID) renewals, per the 2025 renewal/duplicate form.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Alabama guide

Learner licenseSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to AlabamaSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Alabama links

Agency home pagealea.gov ↗Appointmentsalabamadl.alea.gov ↗Driver handbookalea.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)alea.gov ↗Online renewalalabamadl.alea.gov ↗REAL IDalea.gov ↗Permit and first licensealea.gov ↗New residentsalea.gov ↗Feesalea.gov ↗

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