HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES

Horned Owl tag is in the pre-comittment stage

Alabama launches new wildlife rehabilitation license plate Alabama Wildlife Center has created a way to help people save native wildlife: a new license plate design. Credit: Alabama Wildlife Center (AWC) Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation tag Author: JJ Vincent Published: 8:37 PM CDT August 28, 2025 Updated: 8:37 PM CDT August 28, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, Ala....

STAR ID compliance is coming closer to fruition

Heather Gann | hgann@al.com People will soon need a REAL ID, known in Alabama as a STAR ID, or a passport for all domestic flights, according to a recent TSA release. Starting on May 7, only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the...

Featured Tag for February

This February's featured tag is Mending Kids' Hearts. The proceeds of the sale of this plate go to Children’s Hospital of Alabama to be used to care for patients with heart defects, research to more accurately treat these patients, and specialized physician training in the care of these patients.

NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

November is a good time to educate yourself about the importance of diabetes awareness.  The holidays are coming. It is a great idea to be aware of foods that are high in sugars and carbs that can be damaging to someone with diabetes. Diabetes is one of the silent killers in...

Commissioner’s Corner

There were at least 67 lives lost to distracted driving in Alabama in 2022. That is 67 too many. In 2023, Alabama legislatures, with influence from our local representative Randy Wood, passed the hands-free driving law, which went into effect this June. The greatest to benefit are areas with pedestrian...

Commissioner’s Corner

Breast Cancer is a disease facing many people, and their loved ones don’t know how to help. This is Miranda Bryant with the Commissioner’s Corner, brought to you by Barry Robertson, Calhoun County Commissioner of Licenses. Did you know registrants can help fight against breast cancer by purchasing one of...

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please be aware that our contact number is 256-241-2900. This number is the switchboard for all the Commissioner of License offices run by Barry Robertson, License Commissioner. All questions are handled from the main office in Anniston.  If you have a concern about your experience in one of our annexes,...