# Dothan ALEA Driver License Office — Knowledge & Road Test Center > Source: https://drivings.com/us/test-centres/dothan-alea-driver-license-office > Dothan ALEA Driver License Office — Knowledge & Road Test Center in Dothan, Alabama is run by ALEA and offers knowledge tests and road tests; the nearest alternative is Ozark ALEA Driver License Office, 20.2 miles away. > Region: United States (en-US) > Last updated: 2026-07-13 ## Location and contact - **Address:** Trooper Post, 5679 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan, Alabama, 36303 - **Coordinates:** 31.278330, -85.458733 - **Run by:** Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) - **Phone:** (334) 675-0190 - **Official listing:** https://www.alea.gov/ - **Book a knowledge test:** https://www.schedulealdl.com/ - **Book a road test:** https://www.schedulealdl.com/ - **Status:** Listed as active - **Information last checked:** July 13, 2026 ALEA marks this office "Open" in its location dataset; this is not a live open-now signal. Source office/type fields: ALEA / ALEA. ALEA source schedule — days: M-F; hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm; lunch: Open. Check the official office page for same-day changes before traveling. ## Tests available - **Knowledge test:** available here. Test types: Passenger driver-license knowledge test. - **Road test:** available here. Test types: Passenger vehicle road skills test. ## Dothan driver license test guide This ALEA office publishes both written and road testing. Prepare the identity and residency file first, then bring the licensed driver, insurance evidence, and suitable vehicle required for the road-skills appointment. ### Check the office before traveling The published address is Trooper Post, 5679 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan, 36303 and the listed phone number is (334) 675-0190. Review the opening-hours section, scheduler, and current ALEA document rules before the visit. Published hours and a scheduling link do not guarantee a same-day slot. ALEA requirements and local service availability can change. [Open the official scheduler](https://www.schedulealdl.com/) ### Prepare for both stages ALEA’s document rules apply before testing can be completed. Bring originals and verify the current fee and payment guidance. #### Identity and Social Security Prepare the accepted primary and secondary identity evidence and your Social Security card or other documentation ALEA allows for your situation. #### Alabama residence ALEA lists two proofs of principal Alabama residence. Applicants under 19 also need the published school-enrollment or graduation evidence unless an exception applies. #### Written-test preparation Study the current Alabama Driver Manual and road signs, then check the listed testing fee and accepted payment methods before the visit. #### Road-test vehicle and sponsor Adults completing all testing must bring a licensed driver, proof of insurance, and a vehicle suitable for the skills test. Under-18 requirements follow Alabama’s graduated-license rules. ### How to plan the ALEA visit 1. **Check the listed service.** Confirm the scheduler, office hours, and that both tests you need are available at this location. 2. **Build the document file.** Gather identity, Social Security, residence, school, and license evidence that applies to your age and situation. 3. **Prepare the knowledge test.** Study the current Alabama Driver Manual, signs, laws, and safe-driving rules. 4. **Prepare the road test.** Bring the qualified driver, insurance evidence, and suitable vehicle, then follow the examiner’s instructions. > **Documents, driver, and vehicle all matter.** Passing the written test does not waive the road-test prerequisites. Check the current ALEA rules for your age before traveling with a vehicle. ### ALEA knowledge and road-test checklist - Accepted identity evidence and Social Security documentation. - Two proofs of principal Alabama residence. - School-enrollment or graduation evidence if required for an applicant under 19. - The current testing fee in a payment form ALEA accepts. - Appointment or scheduler confirmation and the office’s published hours. - A qualified licensed driver, proof of insurance, and a suitable vehicle. - The supervised-practice or driver-education evidence required by Alabama’s graduated-license rules, when applicable. ### Test-day questions #### What tests are confirmed at the Dothan ALEA office? ALEA’s current location data marks both the written driver-license test and the road-skills test as available at this office. #### What documents should I bring to the Dothan ALEA office? Check ALEA’s current document guide for your situation. It generally includes accepted identity and Social Security evidence, two proofs of principal Alabama residence, and school evidence for applicants under 19 unless an exception applies. #### What should I bring for a road test at Dothan? ALEA says adults completing all testing must bring a licensed driver, proof of insurance, and a vehicle suitable for the road-skills test. Age-specific graduated-license requirements may add supervised-practice or driver-education evidence. Official preparation guidance: [Alabama document requirements and fees](https://www.alea.gov/dps/document-requirements-and-fees), [Alabama driver-license information](https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/driver-license-information), [Alabama road-test study guide](https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/license-and-id-cards/road-test-study-guide), [Alabama graduated driver-license requirements](https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/license-and-id-cards/graduated-driver-license). Recheck the official requirements before the appointment. ## Opening hours Times are local to the center (America/Chicago). | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | | Tuesday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | | Wednesday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | | Thursday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | | Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | | Saturday | Not published | | Sunday | Not published | ALEA source schedule — days: M-F; hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm; lunch: Open. These are office-level published hours, not live open-now status; testing cut-off times and appointment availability can differ. Opening hours can change. Check the official website before traveling. ## Nearest alternative centers If this center is fully booked, these are the closest locations offering the same test. - [Ozark ALEA Driver License Office](https://drivings.com/us/test-centres/ozark-alea-driver-license-office.md) — 20.2 miles away - [Abbeville ALEA Driver License Office](https://drivings.com/us/test-centres/abbeville-alea-driver-license-office.md) — 23.7 miles away - [New Brockton ALEA Driver License Office](https://drivings.com/us/test-centres/new-brockton-alea-driver-license-office.md) — 27.9 miles away - [Geneva ALEA Driver License Office](https://drivings.com/us/test-centres/geneva-alea-driver-license-office.md) — 29.1 miles away - [Eufaula ALEA Driver License Office](https://drivings.com/us/test-centres/eufaula-alea-driver-license-office.md) — 46.4 miles away - [Troy ALEA Driver License Office](https://drivings.com/us/test-centres/troy-alea-driver-license-office.md) — 47.5 miles away Distances are straight-line from each center's published coordinates. ## Sources and verification Identity, address and service availability for this center come from: - [ALEA Driver License Locations Map record 37: Dothan](https://services7.arcgis.com/jF2q3LPxL7PETdYk/arcgis/rest/services/DL_Office_Locations_41317_Closed_Removed_v2/FeatureServer/0) — Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, dataset version arcgis-last-edit-date-1783432575939, retrieved 2026-07-13, source updated 2025-06-24 The official source was last checked on the date shown above, so the center's status may have changed since then. 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