In the state's own words

“Students must have a verification form provided by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), signed by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or certified driving instructor verifying that the applicant has COMPLETED a minimum of 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.”

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ALEA page 'Graduated Driver License', in the list of requirements for a Stage II license Read it on alea.gov

“Has completed a minimum of 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practice as required by section 32-6-7.2 of the Code of Alabama 1975.”

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency DL-31 Graduated Driver License Form, page 1, under the heading 'Behind the Wheel Verification Form' Read it on alea.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

Alabama's DL-31 is a one-page form. The parent signs that the teen has driven at least 50 hours, a number printed on the form. There are no rows for drives, so keep your own log.

Track Alabama's 50 hours with GoTime

  • GoTime counts the hours and the night hours as you drive, and shows how close you are to Alabama's 50 hours.
  • Parents and the teen share one log. Every drive lands in it, whoever's phone started it.
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  • GoTime Pro fills in Alabama's official form, DL-31, from your drives, ready to print or hand in.
GoTime during a drive: a map, the drive clock and the supervising driver, with Pause and End the drive buttons

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