• Students preparing to take the learners permit test at DMV can download a copy of the driver handbook at the following link:

    Documents you need to take when going to DMV to take the permit test:

    • 1.  Official Birth Certificate  (no photo copies)                                                               
    • 2.  Official Social Security Card (no photo copies)
    • 3.  Proof of school enrollment (can be obtained in front office and is only good for 2 weeks)

    I would also strongly encourage you to get the Star ID to bypass the rush when the law is enacted.  The following is a link to what other documents you would need to do this.

    • https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/star-id/star-id-document-list
    • In order to comply with the REAL ID Act, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency developed the STAR ID program. STAR ID is a step beyond an ordinary Alabama driver license or non-driver identification card and it meets all the requirements of federal law.
    • Effective may 2024 (but has been pushed back several times), every air traveler will need a REAL ID compliant license/ID (STAR ID) or another form of identification for domestic air travel.
    • See TSA’s website for a full list acceptable identification for domestic air travel)
    • STAR IDs are issued to qualified individuals only at Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License exam offices. County operated license offices will continue to provide renewals/duplicates for license, ID cards, and STAR ID.
    • Once the provision of the REAL ID Act (STAR ID) goes into effect, individuals who do not have an unexpired U.S. passport will need an Alabama STAR ID to board commercial aircraft for domestic flights or to enter certain regulated federal facilities.
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