Sample Alabama Temporary Driver License

The days of standing in line to renew your driver license may soon be over.

A statewide effort upgrading the driver license system will now allow residents to go online to renew their license or set up an appointment to renew it at the courthouse. Those with smartphones will also be able to download a digital license to show as a secure form of identification with the new modernized system, Spencer Collier, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), announced Wednesday.

“Throughout the transition process, we examined the core functions of each legacy agency and determined the driver license system was inefficient and archaic,” Collier said. “One of my top priorities was to find and implement a solution for the Alabama driver license. I am pleased to announce a series of technology-based improvements which will result in more efficient service and shorter wait times for citizens of Alabama.”

Improvements include:

‰ Online scheduling: Customers can select an appointment time that suits their schedules to make a visit to one of ALEA’s Driver License Examining Offices as convenient as possible.

‰ Online driver license renewals: Licensed drivers may choose to renew their standard driver licenses or order a duplicate license online when it is most convenient for them.

‰ Self-serve kiosks: Rather than wait for a DL Examiner, customers who seek to renew standard driver licenses, non-driver IDs, or order a duplicate license may opt to use the self-serve equipment that trims a visit to mere minutes.

‰ Digital licensing for smart phones: Customers who have smart phones may download a digital license to show as a secure form of identification. Online renewal is required for digital license.

‰ Equipment upgrades statewide: ALEA has started updating computer stations, testing stations and other equipment at its offices and at probate judge and license revenue commissioners offices across the state.

The Cullman County Probate Office received equipment upgrades last week. The state initiative was funded by an increase in driver license fees implemented in February.

The standard driver license increased by $12.75, from $23.50 to now $36.25. Fees for senior ID, disabled ID and knowledge tests are the same.

A complete list of new fees for various licenses follows:

‰ A-Class  Dup.    $31.25

‰ B-Class  Dup.    $31.25

‰ C-Class  Dup.    $31.25

‰ A-Class  – New or Renew    $66.25

‰ B-Class  – New or Renew    $56.25

‰ C-Class  – New or Renew    $36.25

‰ CLL-Class A Dup        $31.25

‰ CLL-Class B Dup        $31.25

‰ CLL-Class C Dup        $31.25

‰ D-Class Dup        $31.25

‰ D-Class – New or Renew    $36.25

‰ GDL-Dup    $31.25

‰ GDL-New or Renew    $36.25

‰ ID-Dup         $31.25

‰ ID- New or Renew    $36.25

‰ LL-Class D Dup    $31.25

‰ LL-Class D – New or Renew    $36.25

‰ M-Class -Dup    $31.25

‰ M-Class New or Renew    $36.25

‰ V-Class Dup        $31.25

‰ V-Class New or Renew    $36.25

‰ Out of State Transfer        $41.25

For more information, go online to www.alrenewal.com or contact the state driver license’s office at 775-4822 or the Cullman County Probate Office’s Driver License division at 256-775-4812.

‰ Tiffeny Owens can be reached by email at towens@cullmantimes.com or by phone at 256-734-2131.