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STAR ID - Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: “Secure, Trusted, And Reliable,” STAR ID is part of a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver licenses and identification cards, which, in turn, will help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.
Answer: In response to acts of terrorism committed against the United States, and in an effort to ensure the safety of citizens, Congress passed the REAL-ID Act of 2005, modifying federal laws pertaining to security, authentication and issuance procedure standards for state driver licenses and identification cards. In order to comply with the requirements of this federal legislation, the Alabama Department of Public Safety has developed the STAR ID program.
Answer: Yes, Alabama will begin a STAR ID pilot project in central Alabama on Oct. 3, 2011, in the Driver License examining offices in Montgomery, Autauga and Chilton counties. DPS will begin issuing STAR ID statewide in early 2012.
Answer: No, your current Alabama license or ID card will remain valid and acceptable.
Answer: Federal agencies will continue to accept your valid, unexpired Alabama license or ID card for official purposes until Dec. 1, 2014, for individuals born after Dec. 1, 1964. Individuals born on or before Dec. 1, 1964, will have until Dec. 1, 2017, to comply.
Answer: You will need documents to establish your identity, date of birth, authorized presence in the United States and address of principal residence:
Documents to verify identity and date of birth
For U.S. Citizens:- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
- Original or certified copy of birth certificate
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Certificate of Naturalization issued by Department of Homeland Security
- Certificate of Citizenship issued by DHS
For cases where the current name and the name on the primary identity document are different, you should also bring:- Court ordered name change document
- Marriage certificate, issued by the courts and/or
- Divorce decree, issued by the courts
For Non-Citizens:- Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card – I-551 for Lawful Permanent Residents
- Valid Passport for non-immigrants except for asylum applicants and refugees
- Other government issued document showing your full name
- Department of Homeland Security document showing proof of lawful presence
- If your name has changed by marriage/divorce, you must have your name changed on your Citizen and Immigration Services (CIS) documents.
Both Citizens and Non-Citizens will need to bring:- Your Social Security Card or proof of your Social Security Number
- Two documents that show your principal residence
A list of documents can be found on our website by visiting the Document List page.
Answer: No, expected changes will be minor. STAR ID will have a gold star in the upper left corner to make them easily recognizable as Real-ID compliant.
Answer: No, the final rule specifies that each individual can hold either a STAR ID driver license or a STAR ID identification card, but not both simultaneously. If you currently hold both, one will be cancelled during your next card issuance.
Answer: Yes.
Answer: No, STAR ID is available only at the Department of Public Safety’s Driver License examining offices. There is an office in each of the state’s 67 counties.
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Driver License DivisionMajor Terry ChapmanDivision Chief
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