Frequently Asked Questions

There will be no restrictions on your ability to renew car registrations in Alaska unless you are missing any required documents or you have an active license suspension on your driving record.

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Yes, drivers can have someone else renew their car registration online, by mail or in person at a local Alaska DMV office provided they have thecar registration renewal notice, expired registration and applicable fees.

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Most boats owned in Alaska are required to be properly registered in the state. Boats that fit within the registration requirements are powered boats, sport-fishing guide s boats and tenders (used exclusively for transportation). Boats that are exempt from registration requirements include:

• Non-powered boats
• Boats registered Elsewhere
• Boats owned by Government

To register a boat, follow these steps:

• Visit a local Alaska DMV office
• Submit a completed Boat Registration Application Form 841
• Pay the $24 boat registration fee
• Provide proof of ownership documents (if applicable)

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While it is not required that you file a police report in the event of a lost or stolen car registration, the Alaska DMV recommends you file one to prevent identity theft.

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No, you are not required to surrender license plates after moving out of Alaska.

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Yes, you should submit your damaged Alaska car registration when you are replacing car registrations. To learn more about how to replace car registration, visit a local Alaska DMV office.

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The Alaska DMV does require motorized scooters to be registered. In order to register a moped or scooter, follow these steps:

• Obtain an Alaska M2 motorized cycle permit
• Visit a local Alaska DMV office
• Provide a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or sales receipt
• Pay the $60 registration fee along with the $15 titling fee

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Since 2012, Alaska has discontinued emission inspection requirements for vehicles registered in the state.

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Car registration renewals in Alaska can be processed online, by mail or in person by visitinga local Alaska DMV office. Drivers may be required to provide vehicle registration renewal notice along with a copy of current Alaska registration when applying in person.

To renew car registration online, visit the Online Car Registration Renewal page.

To learn how to renew car registrations by mail, drivers may refer to the vehicle registration renewal notice sent to their home two months prior to the expiration date. Drivers renewing car registrations can mail required documents to:

State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Mailouts 1300 W. Benson Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503

Drivers are required to submit the car registration renewal fee as well. In person renewals are charged an additional $10 fee. Drivers will receive new car registration documents within two weeks.

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Getting car registrations transferred from Alaska to the state you are moving to, you will need to follow the rules and regulations of the new state. Contact the DMV office in the state that you are moving to in order to find out more about transferring car registrations from Alaska.

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To obtain a disabled car registration in Alaska, print and complete a Special Disability Parking Permit Form 861. The certification section of the form is required to be completed by a qualified health professional. Submit the completed form either in person at a local Alaska DMV office or by mail to the following address:

Division of Motor Vehicles ATTN: Special Disability Parking Permit 1300 W. Benson Blvd., STE 200 Anchorage, AK 99503-3600

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To file a police report in the event of a stolen or lost car registration, visit a local Alaska law enforcement office and request the paperwork to file. Once you have filed the report, bring a copy to a local Alaska DMV office so officials can put it on your file to prevent identity theft.

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To obtain a duplicate car registration in Alaska, drivers can submit an application either by mail or in person at a local Alaska DMV office. There is currently no option to replace car registration online.

To apply, print and complete Vehicle Transaction Application Form 821 and indicate which type of car registration copy you are requesting. In addition, you will need to include the following information:

• Name
• License plate number
• VIN
• Vehicle description

The fee to replace car registrations is $2, while the fee for a car registration copy and a new decal is $5. The fee for a duplicate license plate is $5.

The address to submit car registration replacement applications by mail is:

State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles ATTN: CORRESPONDENCE 1300 W. Benson Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503

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Car registrations are required to own and operate motor vehicles in Alaska. New or used cars purchased through a dealer will be registered at the dealership. However, if you have purchased a vehicle from a third party dealer, you will need to obtain an Alaska DMV car registration within 30 days of purchase. To register cars in Alaska, follow these steps:

• Visit a local Alaska DMV office
• Submit a completed Application for Title & Registration Form 812
• Provide a signed Manufacturer s Certificate of Origin or vehicle title
• Provide vehicle identification number (VIN)
• Pay the applicable fee

There is currently no option to register a car online.

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There is no late fee for registration renewals. If your vehicle registration is expired or will expire within 30 days, you can e-mail the following information to the Alaska DMV at DOA.DMV.Webmaster@Alaska.gov:

• Alaska license plate number, VIN or registration renewal number
• Full name
• Mailing and permanent address

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To replace personalized license plates in Alaska, visit a local Alaska DMV office in person with a completed Vehicle Transaction Application Form 821 and applicable fees. You will be issued a standard license plate to use while your personalized plates are being made.

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The Alaska DMV suggests for drivers to keep a copy of your car registration in their vehicle at all times.

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There are a few reasons you may need to contact the Alaska DMV to request a car registration replacement.

• Lost or stolen car registrations (drivers should file a police report in this case)
• Mistakes on car registrations
• Damaged or otherwise illegible car registrations
• Registrations never received

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Fees for registering cars in Alaska vary based on the type of vehicle, the vehicle s weight, the vehicle s model year and the municipality you are registering it in. For exact calculations, refer to the Registration Fee chart on the Alaska DMV website.

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The fees to replace lost or stolen car registrations in Alaska are as follows:

• Registration only: $2
• Decal/License plate: $5

Personalized or specialty license plate fees may vary.

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Car registration renewalfees for non-commercial vehicles in Alaskavary based on the type of vehicle. Fees are as follows:

• Passenger vehicles and motor homes: $100
• Trucks and cargo vans under 10,000 pounds: $100
• Trailers: $30
• Motorcycles: $60
• Farm vehicles: $68
• Taxis: $160

Driversapplying in person will be charged an additional $10 fee to renew car registrations.

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There are a couple of documents you will need to submit to the Alaska DMV when you are replacing car registrations. Required documents include:

• Completed Vehicle Transaction Application Form 821

• Damaged copy of registration (if available)
• Appropriate car registration replacement fee

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There are a few documents you will need to submit to a local Alaska DMV officewhen applying to get car registrations, such as:

• Application for Title & Registration Form 812
• Current out-of-state registration (if applicable)
• Car title (if no lien holder)
• Signed Manufacturer s Certificate of Origin (if no title)
• VIN inspection documents
• Odometer disclosure statement (if required)
• Lien release (if applicable)
• Registration fee

To learn more about how to register cars, contact your local DMV office.

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Drivers are requiredto present certain documents when renewing car registrations in Alaska. Required documents include:

• Car registration renewal notice
• Last issued car registration
• Renewal request letter or completed Vehicle Transaction Application form 821

Drivers will also need to pay the car registration renewal fee.

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Car registration renewals should arrive in the mail within 14 days of application. Drivers who do not receive their car registration renewal within that period are suggested to contact the Alaska DMV by sending an email to the Alaska DMV at DOA.DMV.Webmaster@Alaska.gov enclosed with the following information:

• License plate number, VIN, or registration renewal number
• Full name
• Mailing and permanent address

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Vehicles in Alaska are given an expiration date on the day they are registered at a DMV office. The vehicle keeps this month of expiration throughout its registration period, even if ownership changes. Exceptions occur when a vehicle has been expired for over a year. At this point, the vehicle s expiration month will restart on the date that it its registration is renewed.

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To apply for a car registration replacement, find a local Alaska DMV office through the DMV office search page.

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Yes, you will need to print and complete a Vehicle Transaction Application Form 821 to replace lost car registrations in Alaska. The form should include the following information:

• Full name
• License plate number
• VIN
• Vehicle description

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The Alaska DMV will mail out a car registration renewal notice approximately two months before it expires. The notice will include drivers vehicle information, registration fees and all other instruction to renew expired car registrations.

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All Alaska car registrations expire two years after the last day of the month you initially registered in.

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