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STAR ID

STAR ID's are issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

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

Alabama STAR ID (REAL ID)

A STAR ID is an Alabama driver license or ID card that meets Federal REAL ID requirements. STAR IDs are identified by a gold star in the upper-right corner of the card.

Beginning May 7, 2025, individuals age 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification (such as a valid U.S. passport) to:

  • ✈️ Board domestic flights within the United States
  • 🏢 Enter certain federal buildings and secure facilities

⭐ STAR ID is optional but recommended for convenience when traveling.

You DO NOT need a STAR ID to:

  • Drive
  • Vote
  • Identify yourself for general identification purposes
  • Enter a state building or federal building that does not require an ID to enter.
  • Receive State or Federal Services

You DO need a STAR ID to:

  • Board a commercial aircraft
  • Visit military bases or secure federal facilities

traditional license have not for federal identification at the top and star id have a star in upper left corner

How to Get a STAR ID
  • Visit an ALEA Driver License Office in Alabama
  • Bring Required Documents to verify:
    • 🆔 Identity and date of birth
    • 🔢 Social Security number
    • 🏠 Principal residence address
Prepare Before You Arrive
📄 Confirm you have ALL required documents to avoid delays.
Travel & Identification Questions

For questions about acceptable identification when boarding a flight, contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA):

  • 📞 Phone: (866) 289-9673
  • 💬 Text: “Travel” to 275-872 (AskTSA)

If you plan to visit a federal facility, contact that location directly to confirm accepted forms of identification.

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:               driverlicenseinfo@alea.gov

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.