✅ Updated October 2021

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Ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state driver's license to Alabama

Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state license to Alabama. We've simplified the entire process for you so you can save time. This page is geared toward people who've moved to Alabama but have a driver's license from another US state.

 

What You’ll Need to Transfer your Out-of-State Driver License to Alabama

• Out-of-state driver's license. 
• Social Security 
  • Social Security card (original)
  • US military form DD214
  • Medicare/Medicaid identification card (if SSN is followed by the letter “A”.
  • W2 tax form.
• One item from the following, in addition to the Social Security card.
  • US military form DD214
  • Medicare/Medicaid identification card (if SSN is followed by the letter “A”.
  • W2 tax form.
• Proof of school enrollment or graduation (if younger than 19).
  • Form DL1/93
  • Certificate of Graduation
  • GED certificate
  • Certified letter from school officials stating the student is enrolled.
• $5 for transfer fee.
• $36.25 to purchase a license.

 

What You’ll Do to Transfer your Out-of-State Driver License to Alabama

• Step 1: Visit your nearest DPS location ( you can also schedule an appointment online).
  • Submit the required documents & ID
• Step 2: Pay the necessary fees.
  • At this point, you can either obtain a learner’s permit OR you can continue on your driving test. Once you pass your driving exam and pay your license fee, you’ll receive a temporary license to drive legally.

 

Caveats and Exception to Transferring your Out-of-State Driver License to Alabama

• If you just moved to Alabama, you must apply for an AL driver's license within 30 days of establishing AL residency.
• AL DPS doesn’t require driver testing for new-to-state drivers - unless your out-of-state license has been expired for longer than 1 year. 
• Testing requirements are at the discretion of the DPS examiner. You might be required to pass one or more tests depending on extenuating circumstances. 
• You do not need an Alabama driver’s license IF:
  • You’re operating a farm vehicle. 
  • You’re employed by the U.S Federal government and operating a government-owned or -leased vehicle.
  • You are enrolled in any AL school, college, or university and have a valid-out-state license. 
  • You’re at least 16 years old and already have a valid driver’s license from your home state or country. 
  • You’re at least 16 years old from a country that doesn’t require a driver’s license. In this case you can drive for at least 90 days if the vehicle is properly registered in your home country. 

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