Baldwin County Commission offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day, with the exception of the County Administration Building in Bay Minette which will be open for the public during the County Commission’s organizational meeting at 9:00 a.m. Click here for more information. 

Commercial Drivers License (CDL's)

CDL's are issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
Baldwin County ALEA offices administer the WRITTEN/PERMIT TEST ONLY.

ALEA has three locations in Baldwin County

Select a location below to find details for their Bay Minette, Fairhope, and Foley Locations

Driving State ID Locations

🚛Commercial Driver License (CDL) Services

CDLs may be renewed or replaced online through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) or in person at an ALEA Driver License Office.

Online CDL Services

🔄 Renew or Replace Your CDL Online alabamadl.alea.gov

Other Online CDL Resources:
📑DOT Medical Certification Facts
🪪View DOT Medical Card / Self-Certification
🔐View TSA HAZMAT Background Check

Baldwin County ALEA offices can assist with the following CDL services:

  • CDL downgrade
  • CDL endorsements
  • CDL knowledge exams
  • CDL issuance following a third-party skills exam
  • CDL renewal
  • CDL duplicate/replacement
  • Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) issuance
  • Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) renewal
  • Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) duplicate/replacement
  • Foreign National CDL services
  • Out-of-state CDL transfers
  • Adding STAR ID to an Alabama CDL

⏱️ Save Time

    Schedule an appointment for your CDL Knowledge Test at alabamadl.alea.gov.

CDL Required Documents/Credentials Checklist

🏛️Must be an ALEA office.
View locations at alea.gov/driver-license-offices.

📑Bring Current Driver License

🏠Proof of Alabama Address:
ALEA has specific proof-of-address requirements.
View acceptable documents at alea.gov/proofofprincipalresidence.

Medical Certification/DOT Medical Card
See details at alea.gov

🪪 Social Security Card
Accepted forms of Social Security number verification can be found atalea.gov/socialsecurityverification.

🎓TSA Background Check
Related to Hazardous Materials Endorsements visit alea.gov

✅Proof of Insurance visit alea.gov

Additional Resources

📘Study for your test. Download ALEA's CDL Manual

➕Additional Support CDL Manual Supplement for Modernized Version

❓ALEA's CDL FAQ

🗂️See All CDL Requirements & Credentials

 

💵Fees and Payment Information can be found at alea.gov

📌More Helpful tips & Other Info

Questions? Contact one of the ALEA offices below:
Baldwin County Offices: 251.990.4690
Mobile District Office: 251.315.0201
Montgomery Call Center: 334.242.4400
EMAIL: [email protected] 

Disclaimer: This information is provided to assist citizens in navigating the services and requirements outlined by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. (ALEA). Please note that the Baldwin County Commission does not control or regulate this content.