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Submit A Hearing Request


The Alabama Department of Public Safety is now accepting certain types of Hearing Requests on-line. PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE SELECTING THE HEARING TYPE.

ADMINISTRATIVE / PER SE HEARINGS MUST STILL BE SUBMITTED AS REQUIRED BY CODE OF ALABAMA 1975, SECTION 32-5A-306(e), “…shall be in writing and may be made by mail or in person to the Department of Public Safety.”

Not all Hearing Requests will be approved for a hearing. Some causes for suspension or revocation are mandated by either State or Federal laws and hearings are not allowed. In suspensions/revocations or disqualifications that are mandated by law, the only considerations are (1) whether or not you were the one that received the citation, and (2) whether or not the correct offense was listed. If number (1) applies, click on the below link “Fraud” to initiate a Fraud Investigation. If number (2) applies, click on the below link “Reinstatement Requirements” for contact information for Driver Improvement to correct your record.

Additionally, hearings must be requested within ten (10) days from the Notice Mail Date listed on your suspension notification letter to be approved for a pre-suspension hearing. You may be granted a post-suspension hearing if the hearing request is not received within ten (10) days.

Hearings will be conducted in the County of Residence, unless another location is specified.

An e-mail confirmation will be sent, letting you know if you’ve been granted a hearing and whether or not it is a pre- or post- suspension hearing.

Driver License Division


Major Terry Chapman
Division Chief

Alabama Department of Public Safety
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