Verified August 30, 2026: $36.25 (same base license fee). Alabama STAR ID uses the normal driver-license fee; first issuance must be completed through an authorized STAR ID location. This page uses the current Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) guidance instead of the old blanket claim that every first REAL ID must follow exactly the same in-person process and fee rule.
Use the official REAL ID/compliant-credential source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.
REAL ID is a federal security standard for state-issued driver licenses and IDs used for certain federal purposes. The state—not DMVVerify—decides which credential types it offers, what documents it accepts, and what transaction fee applies.
Alabama rule: Alabama STAR ID uses the normal driver-license fee; first issuance must be completed through an authorized STAR ID location.
Current cost/rule: $36.25 (same base license fee). Alabama STAR ID uses the normal driver-license fee; first issuance must be completed through an authorized STAR ID location.
| Related transaction | Verified fee / rule |
|---|---|
| Standard driver-license renewal | $36.25 |
| Replacement / duplicate | $31.25 |
| REAL ID / compliant option | $36.25 (same base license fee) |
Verified August 30, 2026: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
The official Alabama checklist controls. Use ALEA’s STAR ID checklist for identity, Social Security, Alabama residency and name-change evidence.
In general, REAL ID programs verify identity/date of birth, lawful status where required, Social Security information/verification, and residential address; name-change documents may be needed when records do not match. But states differ in exactly what must be physically presented, what can be electronically verified, and which documents are already on file.
Look for the compliance marking/credential type described by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). If it is already compliant, you usually do not need to re-prove every document at every renewal unless something changed.
First STAR ID issuance requires an in-person visit at an authorized ALEA Driver License examining office.
Use ALEA’s STAR ID checklist for identity, Social Security, Alabama residency and name-change evidence.
$36.25 (same base license fee). This is state-specific; some states charge a surcharge, some charge the normal license fee, and some use a separate enhanced credential.
Processing and delivery time varies by transaction; use ALEA’s current instructions.
Use the official REAL ID/compliant-credential source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.
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