Verified August 30, 2026: Standard driver-license renewal is $36.25. Eligibility for online or other renewal methods depends on the customer record. Typical validity: 4 years. This guide uses the current official Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) source and explains renewal, replacement and REAL ID differences without assuming every driver has the same eligibility.
Use the official renewal 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.
| Detail | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $36.25 |
| Typical validity | 4 years |
| Replacement / duplicate | $31.25 |
| Online renewal | Yes, for eligible drivers |
| REAL ID cost/rule | $36.25 (same base license fee) |
| Official agency | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) |
Online renewal is available for eligible customers; otherwise use an ALEA or participating licensing office.
For a routine renewal, the exact documents depend on what Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) already has on file and whether your name, address, immigration/lawful-status information or credential type is changing. Do not bring a generic “four-document” packet unless the official checklist tells you to.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Routine renewal | Follow your renewal notice/online prompts and have the current credential plus payment or account information requested by the state. |
| Name/address or status change | Bring or upload the specific supporting documents required by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). |
| REAL ID / compliant credential | Use ALEA’s STAR ID checklist for identity, Social Security, Alabama residency and name-change evidence. |
Current verified renewal fee: $36.25. Standard driver-license renewal is $36.25. Eligibility for online or other renewal methods depends on the customer record. Replacement/duplicate: $31.25. REAL ID/compliant credential: $36.25 (same base license fee).
| Transaction | Current verified fee / rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driver-license renewal | $36.25 | 4 years |
| Replacement / duplicate | $31.25 | A duplicate license/ID by mail is listed at $31.25; other transaction circumstances can differ. |
| REAL ID / compliant option | $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. |
Verified August 30, 2026 against Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Local, convenience, testing, late, endorsement or other circumstance-specific fees may be additional where applicable.
Use this order to avoid relying on an outdated fee or a generic national rule.
Online renewal is available for eligible customers; otherwise use an ALEA or participating licensing office.
Decide whether you are doing a routine renewal, a replacement/correction, or a REAL ID/compliant upgrade. Those can have different fees and document rules.
Use ALEA’s STAR ID checklist for identity, Social Security, Alabama residency and name-change evidence.
The verified renewal figure is $36.25. Complete payment only through Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) or an authorized office/provider.
Processing and delivery time varies by transaction; use ALEA’s current instructions.
$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.
How to get it: First STAR ID issuance requires an in-person visit at an authorized ALEA Driver License examining office.
Documents: Use ALEA’s STAR ID checklist for identity, Social Security, Alabama residency and name-change evidence.
Use the official renewal 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.