Will you accept a check for payment?

Yes. In response to an overwhelming number of returned checks, the License Commissioner’s Office has check acceptance procedures as follows:

• Checks are made payable to Mobile County License Commission
• Complete name and a Mobile County address MUST be imprinted on check (no exceptions).
• Starter kit or counter checks are not accepted.
• A valid Alabama driver’s license MUST be presented to the clerk.

Can I pay for and renew a tag for someone else?

Yes, if you have permission from the owner, and present the following:

• The owner’s check (signed by the owner)
• A copy of their driver’s license
• Photo ID of the person presenting the check
• We consider your possession of the owner’s courtesy renewal card as consent for you to renew the registration.

Can I pay for and renew a tag for a relative using my check?

Yes. If you are transacting business for a relative, and paying with your check, the following is required:

• The last name and address on the check must be the same as the owner’s information on the registration
• The driver’s license of the presenter of the check
• If you write a check to the License Commissioner’s office and it is returned for any reason, you will lose your privilege to write checks to this office in the future.

Other restrictions may apply.

What credit cards do you accept?

Visa and MasterCard only. The last names of the card’s owner and registrant MUST be the same. The card’s owner MUST also be present Customer’s using a Visa or MasterCard will be charged a 2.3% or $1.50 minimum fee.