The minimum driving age in Alabama is 16. However, there are certain exceptions and restrictions:

Certified Birth Certificate
School Enrollment Form-If you are 19 and older, you will be exempt from this form.
Social Security Card

16 years of age but under 18, must have a valid Learner’s License for 6 months before taking road test.

Madison County offices cannot perform any testing for first-time issuances.
County Offices only process renewals and replacements of current Alabama Driver License and Non-Driver ID cards. All testing is handled by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency(ALEA).

There are 2 ALEA offices in Madison County:

• 7262 Governors West, Huntsville **Appointments are strongly encouraged.
  You can schedule an appointment here.

• 100 Plaza Blvd, Madison

$5, written test, eye exam
$36.25 Learners Permit, valid for 4 years

Hours for testing: 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday excluding holidays

To schedule an appointment at an office convenient for you, please click here.