Replacing a lost 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.
Apply for a duplicate at your probate judge or license commissioner office.
Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Or order a duplicate any time through ALEA's online services.
Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring proof of identity such as a certified birth certificate; no test is needed.
Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $31.25 duplicate fee.
Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you are temporarily out of state, request the duplicate by mail on form DL-100.
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
- Duplicate license fee
- $31.25 for a duplicate of any license class or ID.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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