Frequently Asked Questions

Though you are not legally required to report lost or stolen drivers licenses in Alaska, the Alaska DMV recommends for you to do so. Lost or stolen drivers licenses can result in problems such as identity theft. After filing a police report, bring a copy to a local Alaska DMV office when applying to replace driving licenses so DMV officials can put it on your file.

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The Alaska DMV provides links on the department website for commercial drivers license manuals, non-commercial driver s license manual, motorcycle drivers license manual.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

Alaska residents applying fordrivers license renewal can apply either in person, by mail, or online.

In order to apply for a drivers license renewal in person, complete the following steps:

• Visit your local Alaska DMV office.
• Submit a completed Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card Form 478.
• Provide current Alaska driver s license.
• Submit two proofs of identity.
• Pay the $20drivers license renewal.

Additionally, you will need to retake the vision test, as well as the written test if your license is already expired. You will also need to retake your photo.

In order to apply for a drivers license renewalby mail or online,drivers must be between 22 and 68 years old and have submitted your last drivers license renewalby mail. Additionally, drivers license cannot already be expired.

If eligible, follow these steps in order to apply for a drivers license renewalby mail:

• Establish your identity on the Alaska DMV website.
• Complete an Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card Form 478.
• Submit $21drivers license renewal fee.
• Mail the required documents to:

Division of Motor Vehicles

PO Box 110221

Juneau, AK 99811-0221

Drivers may apply for drivers license renewalonline by visiting the link provided by the Alaska DMV site. Follow the instructions and be prepared to pay the drivers license renewalfee.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

To apply for a new drivers license in Alaska, residents must follow these steps:

• Visit a local Alaska DMV office
• Submit a completed Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or Identification Card Form 478
• Submit documents proving identity
• Submit documents proving legal name
• Submit proof of Social Security Number
• Submit proof of Alaska residency
• Pay the $20 drivers license fee

Upon arrival at the Alaska DMV office, you will have to take and pass a written general knowledge test, vision test and road test, along with the alcohol and drug awareness test. There is currently no option to apply for a new drivers license online.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

Depending on the offense that led to your suspended drivers license, you may be eligible for a limited driver license through the Alaska DMV. To find out if you are eligible, contact a local Alaska DMV office.To apply for a limited license, print and complete the application required for your specific situation:

• Mandatory Insurance Suspension Non-Commercial Limited license Application Form 507
• Limited License Application for Driving Under the Influence or Admin Per Se Offenses Form 404C

You can submit the forms and applicable fees either by mail or by visiting an Alaska DMV office in person.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

Military members who have lost their Alaska drivers license can apply for a temporary drivers license by mail or fax. To do so, print and complete the State of Alaska Request for a Temporary License or an Extension Form 481. The number to fax the form to is 907-465-5509, while the mailing address is as follows:

State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Temporary License P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811

Temporary licenses are valid for one year past the date of expiration of your original drivers license. The fee for a temporary license is $5.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

To replace lost or stolen drivers licenses in Alaska, follow these steps:

• Visit a local Alaska DMV office
• Submit a completed Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card Form 478
• Provide proof of identity
• Pay the $15 duplicate drivers license fee

At the discretion of the DMV officials, you may be required to retake the vision test as well as have a new photo taken. Your drivers license replacement will remain the same.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

Alaska does not currently have any habitual traffic offender laws. However, if you accumulate excessive points on your driving record, the Alaska DMV may suspend or revoke your drivers license. To learn more about how to reinstate revoked drivers licenses, residents can contact their local Alaska DMV offices.

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Drivers reinstating suspended drivers licenses in Alaska must follow these steps:

• Visita local Alaska DMV office
• Submit a completed Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card Form 478
• Submit proof of insurance
• Submit proof of date of birth
• Submit proof of identity
• Submit proof that you have completed an alcohol treatment program (if applicable)
• Pay the applicable fee

After paying the drivers license reinstatement fee, you will need to retake the vision, general knowledge and road tests.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

Active military members can apply to extend their expired drivers licenses until 90 days after they have been discharged from duty. Alaska licenses must be within a year of expiration. To apply, print and complete a Request for a Temporary License or an Extension Form 481. The $5 extension fee can be paid by credit card, check or money order. Submit the form using one of the following methods:

• Fax: (907) 465-5509.
• E-mail: doa.dmv.jds@Alaska.gov
• Mail:

Division of Motor Vehicles Juneau Driver Licensing P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

To replace lost or stolen drivers licenses when you are a non-US citizen, you are required to provide two proofs of identity at a local Alaska DMV office. Accepted documents include:

• Certificate of naturalization
• Foreign passport
• Employee ID card
• Health insurance card

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

To replace drivers licenses that have been lost out-of-state, you can submit an application for a temporary license by mail or fax. To apply, drivers are required to print and complete the State of Alaska Request for a Temporary License or an Extension Form 481. Once complete, fax the form to 907-465-5509, or mail it to the following address:

State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Temporary License P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811

Temporary licenses are valid for one year from the date of your lost drivers license expiration date. Once you return to Alaska, you will need to visit a local Alaska DMV office to apply for a drivers license copy. The fee to replace DMV drivers licenses with a temporary license is $5.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

The Alaska DMV requires drivers to pass a vision test to get a license to drive. The vision test confirms that both eyes together have at least a 20/40 visual acuity. Drivers with less than 20/40 visual acuity will be required to get corrective lenses in order to receive a drivers license.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

Implied consent laws in Alaska require drivers to submit to a breath or chemical test for alcohol testing when requested by law enforcement. Refusing a chemical test will result in various penalties, including drivers license suspensions:

• First Offense:
  • Three days in jail
  • Mandatory ignition interlock device (IID) installation
  • Up to $1,500 in fines

• Second Offense:
  • 20 days in jail
  • Mandatory IID installation
  • Up to $3,000 in fines

• Third Offense:
  • 60 days in jail
  • Mandatory IID installation
  • Up to $4,000 in fines

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

In Alaska, you can request a renewed drivers license up to one year in advance of the license expiration date. Alaska drivers licenses are valid for five years once issued.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

Alaska does not currently have provisions to waive the fee to replace stolen drivers licenses in the event that the driver provides a police report.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

There is no age limit to apply for a drivers license renewal in person at a local Alaska DMV office. To apply for a renewal by mail, drivers must be between 22 and 68 years old.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

Drivers applying for a drivers license replacement at a local Alaska DMV office will receive their drivers license copy that day. When requesting a temporary license out-of-state, your license will be sent to the address provided on the application.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

Alaska seniorsdrivers licenses are valid for five years. Drivers over 69 years old must apply for a renewal in person ata local Alaska DMV office where they will be required to retake the vision test.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

Suspended drivers licenses can be issued in Alaska by both a county court for traffic violations and by the Alaska DMV. A few violations that can lead to a drivers license suspension include:

• Refusing to take a chemical test during a DUI arrest
• Having excessive points on a driving record
• DUI/DWI
• Reckless driving
• Using a fake driver s license

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

Driving with a suspended or revoked drivers license in Alaska will result in the driver being charged with a class A misdemeanor. Penalties for a class A misdemeanor include up to one year in jail and $1,000 in fines. Minimum jail,community service and fines vary depending on the number of times you have been convicted of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driving license.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

To replace licenses in Alaska, you will need to apply in person at a local Alaska DMV office. Applications to replace driving license must be accompanied by the $15 drivers license replacement fee.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

Alaska residents may be required to pay certain fees before a suspended drivers license reinstatement can be processed. Reinstatement fees include:

• New driver license: $20

• First suspension reinstatement (not for a DUI): $100
• Second suspension reinstatement (not for a DUI): $200
• First DUI suspension reinstatement: $200
• First DUI reinstatement fee (if other suspensions on record): $250
• Second DUI suspension reinstatement: $500

• Restricted license: $50
• Restricted license application: $100
• Retake road test: $15

Additional court fees may also apply.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

There are a few violations that lead to drivers license suspensions in Alaska but still allow for a limited drivers license. Some violations include:

• Suspensions for not having car insurance
• First time DUI suspensions
• Second DUI suspension within 15 years

To find out if you are eligible to apply for a limited driving license, contact an Alaska DMV office.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

Drivers license applicants are required to take a road test prior to getting drivers licenses in Alaska. Drivers who fail the road test will have to reschedule a date to retake the test at the driving examiner s discretion. Drivers can reschedule an appointment to reschedule the test as early as the following week after the initial examination.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

To apply for drivers license in Alaska, visit a local Alaska DMV office. You will need to provide DMV officials with certain documents including:

• One proof of name/date of birth:
  • US birth certificate
  • Passport
  • US citizenship certificate
• One proof of identity:
  • Employee ID card
  • Health insurance card
  • Tax form
• Proof of residency:
  • Paycheck stub
  • Utility bill
  • Bank statement
• Proof of Social Security Number (or ineligibility):
  • Social Security card
  • Letter of Social Security ineligibility from Social Security Administration
  • Government document with Social Security printed

To get drivers licenses in Alaska, visit a local Alaska DMV office.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

In order to renew drivers license in Alaska, driversare required to provide DMV officials with certain documents including:

• One proof of name/date of birth:
  • US birth certificate
  • Passport
  • US citizenship certificate
• One proof of identity:
  • Employee ID card
  • Health insurance card
  • Tax form
• Proof of residency:
  • Paycheck stub
  • Utility bill
  • Bank statement
• Proof of Social Security Number (or ineligibility):
  • Social Security card
  • Letter of Social Security ineligibility from Social Security Administration
  • Government document with Social Security printed

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

When applying to replace a stolen or lost drivers license, you will need to provide certain documents proving your identity. Documents may include:

• Primary proof of identity:
  • Birth certificate
  • US passport

• Supporting proof of identity:
  • Health insurance card
  • Employee ID

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

Alaska s written general knowledge test is available in English. Test takers who cannot speak English may bring a person with them to translate the questions.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

Driving with an expired license is against the law in Alaska. Once your license has expired, you are required to get it renewed in order to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state. Additionally, drivers with licenses that have already expired are no longer eligible to renew by mail. To find out more about how to renew drivers licenses, visit a local Alaska DMV office.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

When applying for a drivers license renewal in person, you should receive a temporary drivers licenseupon application. If you re applying for renewed drivers license online or by mail, it can take up to 30 days for you to receive your temporary drivers license in the mail. Alldrivers license renewals should arrive at your mailing address within a couple of weeks. Contact a local Alaska DMV office if you have not received it within that time.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

There are four different tests you will need to take prior to getting drivers licenses in Alaska. Tests include:

• Written Knowledge Test
• Vision Test
• Road Test
• Alcohol and Drug Awareness Knowledge Test

The alcohol and drug awareness knowledge test is only required for drivers aged 21 and over.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

There are a few types of non-commercial licenses you may apply for at the Alaska DMV.Drivers license types include:

• Class D drivers license
• Class M1, M2, or M3 motorcycle license
• Non-commercial learner s permit
• Non-commercial provisional license (for drivers between 16 and 18 years old)

To go about applying for drivers licenses, visit a local Alaska DMV office.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

To reinstate suspended drivers licenses, you must wait for your suspension or revocation period to end. During your suspension period, you may be eligible for a temporary license to drive to and from designated areas only. Contact a local Alaska DMV office for more information.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

Alaska drivers licenses are valid for five years from the date they are issued. Alaska DMV allows drivers license renewals to be processed up to one year before the license expiration date.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

When applying to replace lost drivers licenses in Alaska, you must visit a local Alaska DMV office. You will receive your drivers license replacement that day at the DMV office.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Alaska Driver’s License or ID Card

To check the status of your Alaska drivers license, you can request a copy of your driving record. To do so, print and complete a Request for Driving Record Form 419F. Submit the form and applicable fees by mail, fax or in person at a local Alaska DMV office.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Alaska

To apply for drivers licenses in Alaska, residents must visit a local Alaska DMV office. Upon arrival, applicants are required to submit a completed Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or Identification Card Form 478, submit proper documentation proving identity, legal name, Social Security Number, and Alaska residency. Applicants are also required to pay the $15 driver license fee.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Alaska

When applying for a drivers license renewal in person at a local Alaska DMV office, drivers are required to retake the vision test. Mailed licenses renewals do not require any additional testing.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Alaska

As the Alaska DMV allows drivers license renewals to be processed up to a year in advance of the expiration date, they do not mail out renewal notices.

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