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Off topic — anyone have recent experience w getting the new Star ID in Alabama?
Posted on 3/8/26 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 3/8/26 at 5:28 pm
Like - how long it actually takes to get it in the mail?
Or if I’m better off getting an appointment in Montgomery vs going early to a closer office and waiting in line?
Or if I’m better off getting an appointment in Montgomery vs going early to a closer office and waiting in line?
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Posted on 3/8/26 at 5:35 pm to dcbl
Took 2-3 weeks as I recall.
Posted on 3/8/26 at 5:38 pm to dcbl
I got mine last year and it was the same process as getting the regular ID. It will be sent to you by mail within two or three weeks. No biggie. Just schedule an appointment at the DMV and get it done.
Posted on 3/8/26 at 5:41 pm to bamatide07
Online search said there were reports of 45 days- I’m guessing those are old reports from when this horseshite started
I’m wanting to fly w my boy to check out the colleges he has narrowed his choices to (one in Chicago one in VT) and I’m a little nervous to book flights…
Posted on 3/8/26 at 6:02 pm to dcbl
Passport?
Posted on 3/8/26 at 6:25 pm to dirtsandwich
Nope - haven’t left the country in decades & haven’t flown in several years - also, star id takes less time than a passport
Posted on 3/8/26 at 6:25 pm to dcbl
I got mine in Shelby County at the Alabaster license location. I didn't have an appointment and I didn't take that long and I got the physical copy in the mail in 2-3 weeks or so.
Posted on 3/8/26 at 6:59 pm to dcbl
I got a temporary paper one when I went. Had the star on it and everything.
I guess they aren't still doing that?
I guess they aren't still doing that?
Posted on 3/8/26 at 7:42 pm to dcbl
Same process as the old license in Birmingham. Not a big deal
Posted on 3/8/26 at 7:49 pm to dcbl
Just read the document requirements thoroughly and make sure you have what you need. You're going to wait in line at the ALEA/trooper office but as long as your paperwork is in order it will go as fast as it can go.
I think it took about 60-90 minutes for me.
I think it took about 60-90 minutes for me.
Posted on 3/8/26 at 7:50 pm to dcbl
What the hell is a Star ID? 
Moving back to Prattville in 3 months from Texas. Do I need one of these things?
Moving back to Prattville in 3 months from Texas. Do I need one of these things?
Posted on 3/8/26 at 7:52 pm to TideSaint
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What the hell is a Star ID?
Moving back to Prattville in 3 months from Texas. Do I need one of these things?
It is a federal program for standardizing identity verification on a license. The license just has a star on the front of it.
I feel like Alabama and many other states neglected an opportunity to build in proof of citizenship into the Star ID program and it is a complication for any sort of electoral reform.
This post was edited on 3/8/26 at 7:53 pm
Posted on 3/8/26 at 8:04 pm to imjustafatkid
They still give the paper temp licenses, and you can use that to fly if you need to - just make sure you keep your old license to go along with it.
Posted on 3/8/26 at 8:34 pm to TideSaint
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What the hell is a Star ID? Moving back to Prattville in 3 months from Texas. Do I need one of these things?
Every state has some form of it now. The actual name of the program is Real ID. Alabama calls it Star Id because it’s got a star printed on it.
It’s nothing to get, you just have to show you’re who you claim to be and that you live where you say you live.
You’ve got to have a Real Id to get onto federal facilities like military bases. You also need it to fly, sail, or ride a train without having to pay more and go through the extra hassle of providing your identity each time.
Alabama Star Id requirements
This post was edited on 3/8/26 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 3/9/26 at 6:42 am to JustGetItRight
The link above is the exact page I used to build up the folder I took to the trooper office.
I couldn't believe how many people were getting turned away at the door when they had someone pre-check people's paperwork. Literacy is at an all-time low I guess.
I couldn't believe how many people were getting turned away at the door when they had someone pre-check people's paperwork. Literacy is at an all-time low I guess.
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