Community Information

Driver License/Auto RegistrationEvery Alabama resident who operates any motor vehicle must have a valid driver’s license. All applicants who have not been licensed in Alabama or whose Alabama license has been expired for over one year must pass the required driver’s examination. Application should be made in your county of residence. Study guides for the driver’s examination are available by clicking here and can be picked up in person at a Jefferson County Revenue Department location. (Study guides will not be mailed.)Where is driver’s testing done?

Testing is available at the following locations:

Alabama Department of Public Safety 

908 Bankhead Highway West

Room 308

Birmingham, AL 35204

Phone: (205) 252-7445

Bessemer Courthouse

1801 3rd Avenue N

Bessemer, AL

Phone: (205) 426-7958

Center Point Satellite

2651 Center Point Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

Phone: (205) 856-8821

Southern Satellite

809 Greensprings Highway, Suite 102

Homewood, AL 35209

Phone: (205) 916-2704

Tags/Registration:

Tag renewals may be processed at any of the four Jefferson County Revenue Department locations listed below. You may also renew your registration by mail if you receive a renewal reminder for your vehicle. Or you may use Express Lane to renew your registration from this website. To avoid long lines and save time, the best time to renew your tag in person is between the 10th of the month and the 25th of the month.

Jefferson County Courthouse

716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North Room A100

Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 325-5311

Bessemer Courthouse

1801 3rd Avenue N – Room 109

Bessemer, AL

Phone: (205) 426-7958

Center Point Satellite

2651 Center Point Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

Phone: (205) 856-8821

Southern Satellite

809 Greensprings Highway, Suite 102

Homewood, AL 35209

Phone: (205) 916-2704

Voter Registration

It is important to remember to register to vote in your new hometown. Voter registration must be completed at the County Courthouse 10 days before any election. You may be able to register at other locations around the city. Please call the Courthouse to find the nearest location. You will need a valid driver license or other form of identification, and your Social Security number. Special assistance for people with disabilities is available.

For more information or to register contact:

Jefferson County Courthouse

716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North – Suite A410

Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 325-5311

Bessemer Courthouse

1801 3rd Avenue N – Room 109

Bessemer, AL

Phone: (205) 481-4105

Center Point Satellite

2651 Center Point Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

Phone: (205) 856-8808

Southern Satellite

809 Greensprings Highway, Suite 102

Homewood, AL 35209

Phone: (205) 916-2720

Hunting/Fishing/Boating

Hunting, fishing and boating licenses are issued yearly.

Boat registration is required. Licenses can be obtained at any of the 4 county courthouses, between 8a.m.-5p.m. Monday through Friday. Llocations are:

Jefferson County Courthouse

716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North

Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 325-5188

Bessemer Courthouse

1801 3rd Avenue N – Room 109

Bessemer, AL

Phone: (205) 481-4110

Center Point Satellite

2651 Center Point Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

Phone: (205) 856-8815

Southern Satellite

809 Greensprings Highway, Suite 102

Homewood, AL 35209

Phone: (205) 916-27207

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