Where to go for renewal in Montgomery
The Montgomery Driver License Office is located at 2060 East Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36106. This is the main office serving the Montgomery area and handles all standard driver's license renewals. You can walk in during business hours without an appointment, though wait times vary by time of day and day of week.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on state holidays. If you cannot visit in person, Alabama also offers online renewal for certain drivers — see the section below on whether you are may be able to access to renew by mail or online.
Key Takeaways
- The Montgomery Driver License Office is at 2060 East Boulevard and handles walk-in renewals Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- You will need your current driver's license, proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or bank statement), and your Social Security number.
- If your license expired more than five years ago, you cannot renew by mail or online and must visit the office in person for a vision test.
- Standard in-person renewal takes about 30 minutes from check-in to receiving your temporary license.
- Your new license arrives by mail within 7 to 10 business days after you complete the renewal at the office.
What documents to bring to the Montgomery office
Bring your current Alabama driver's license or state ID card. If your license is lost or damaged, bring a copy of your birth certificate, passport, or other government-issued photo ID instead. The office staff will not accept a photocopy of your license.
You also need proof of your current address in Alabama. A utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days all work. A government check or tax return from the current year is also acceptable. Post office mail or bills addressed to "Current Resident" do not count.
Have your Social Security number available — you will enter it during the renewal process. If you have changed your name since your last license was issued, bring a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order showing the legal name change.
Online and mail renewal: who can use them
Alabama allows online renewal if your current license is still valid and was not suspended or revoked. You must also have been a resident of Alabama for at least one year. The online system is available through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency website.
If you renew online, you will receive a temporary license number by email when ready. Your physical license arrives by mail within 7 to 10 business days. You do not need to visit the Montgomery office.
If your license expired more than five years ago, you cannot use online renewal. You must visit the Montgomery office in person because Alabama law requires a vision test for any license that has been expired longer than that. The office will perform the test during your visit.
What happens during your visit to the Montgomery office
Check in at the front desk and give the staff member your documents. They will verify your proof of residency and run a background check. You will then be called to a station where a staff member will take your photograph and perform a vision screening. The vision test is brief — you will read letters on a chart from a set distance.
After the vision test, you will review your information on a screen and confirm it is correct. If you want to change your address, update your organ donor status, or register to vote, you can do that during this step. You will then pay the renewal fee and receive a temporary license printed on the spot. This temporary license is valid for 30 days while you wait for your permanent license to arrive by mail.
Renewal fees and payment methods
The renewal fee for a standard four-year Alabama driver's license is $24.50. If you want an eight-year license instead, the fee is $49. The Montgomery office accepts cash, debit cards, and credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted.
If you are renewing online, you will pay the same fee through the find payment system on the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency website. The fee is charged to your debit or credit card when ready.
Timeline from renewal to receiving your new license
If you renew in person at the Montgomery office, you walk out with a temporary license valid for 30 days. Your permanent license is mailed to the address you provided and typically arrives within 7 to 10 business days. During holidays or high-volume periods, it may take up to two weeks.
If you renew online, you receive your temporary license number by email the same day. Your permanent license follows by mail on the same timeline — 7 to 10 business days in normal conditions.
Do not discard your temporary license until your permanent one arrives. If your permanent license does not arrive within two weeks, contact the Montgomery Driver License Office to report it. They can check the status and reissue if needed.
What to do if you cannot visit Montgomery
If you live outside Montgomery but hold an Alabama license, you can renew online if you are may be able to access (see the section on online renewal above). This avoids a trip to Montgomery entirely.
If you cannot renew online because your license expired more than five years ago, you have two options. You can visit any Alabama Driver License Office, not just the one in Montgomery. The closest office to you may have shorter wait times. You can find the full list of offices and their hours on the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency website.
Alternatively, if you are unable to visit an office due to disability or medical hardship, you may request a home visit. Contact the Montgomery office directly to ask whether you may have access to and how to schedule one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I renew my license before it expires?
Yes. Alabama allows you to renew up to 180 days before your license expires. This is useful if you know you will be traveling or want to avoid a rush. The new license will have a new expiration date based on when you renew, not when your old one was set to expire.
What if my address changed since my last license?
You can update your address during the renewal process at the Montgomery office, or online if you are renewing online. Bring your proof of residency showing your new address. The new address will appear on your renewed license.
Do I need an appointment to renew at the Montgomery office?
No. The Montgomery Driver License Office accepts walk-ins during all business hours. Wait times are usually shorter early in the morning or late in the afternoon on weekdays. Avoid Fridays and the first week of the month if possible, as those are typically busier.
What if I lost my license and need to renew it?
You cannot renew a lost license online. You must visit the Montgomery office in person with a government-issued photo ID (passport, birth certificate, or state ID) instead of your driver's license. The staff will process it as a renewal and issue your new license the same way.
How long is my temporary license good for?
Your temporary license is valid for 30 days from the date you receive it at the office. It has the same legal standing as your permanent license during that time. Once your permanent license arrives by mail, the temporary one is no longer needed.