How to get a CDL in Alabama
The facts below come from official Alabama sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division
- Learner's permit (CLP) fee
- $36.25
- Skills (road) test fee
- $20
- CDL license fee
- $66.25 (Class A), $56.25 (Class B)
- Medical card
- Current Department of Transportation long medical form (unless medically exempt).
Official sources
“$36.25 to purchase commercial learner license.” alea.gov
“Skills test if upgrading a license or first-time applicant (test by appointment only; $20 skills test fee).” alea.gov