Motor Vehicles

State laws vary when it comes to motor vehicle insurance requirements, licensing and registration. The term vehicle generally includes automobiles, motorcycles, vans, trailers and boats regularly parked or garaged overnight. Service members and their families will want to understand their state’s laws on registration and licensing before moving to a new state. Visit the USA.gov Motor Vehicle Services page for links to state-specific websites.

Alabama State law requires you to have sufficient liability insurance and a valid driver’s license in order to operate a vehicle. Your vehicle must be properly registered. Access complete information on insurance, driver’s licensing, and the where and how to register your vehicle by visiting the State Department of Motor Vehicles website.

You may obtain motor vehicle registration and licensing on post Tuesday through Thursday at the One Stop, Building 3494. Alabama Department of Public Safety can transfer out of state licenses, issue Alabama ID cards, test for learner's permit and test and license motorcycle and vessel. Call 256-882-8698 for additional information on days and hours.

Active Duty military personnel and their family members with valid vehicle registration from their original state need not register their vehicles in the state of Alabama. Newcomers who are not Active Duty have 30 days upon establishing residency to change their out-of-state vehicle registration.

To register your vehicle, you must submit a certificate of title, vehicle registration, and bill of sale to the License Commissioner's Office on the first floor of the Madison County Courthouse or one of the satellite offices. For more information or additional information needed, call 256-532-3310.  A satellite office is located Bldg 3494, Honest John Road in the One Stop building and can be used by anyone with access to Redstone Arsenal. The office on Redstone is open Tuesday-Thursday. The Redstone office offers the permit test and limited DMV services. Call One Stop for specific days and times at 256-842-2413.