Frequently Asked Questions

There is currently no option to obtain an online driving record in Alaska. To get a DMV driving record, print and complete the Request for Driving Record Form 419F. Submit it either by mail, fax or in person at a local Alaska DMV office.

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While traffic and defensive driving school are not required for Alaska residents who have received traffic fines, the Alaska DMV recommends courses for the benefits they serve. In certain situations, Alaska courts will dismiss traffic tickets if a course is completed. Other situations will see a reduction in the amount of points added to your driving record if you complete a course. Contact the county clerk listed on the traffic fines for more information.

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Depending on which county in Alaska you reside in, there are a few choices for how to pay traffic tickets, which include:

• Online
• By mail
• By phone
• By drop box
• In person at a local Alaska DMV office

Drivers can typically pay traffic tickets onlineby visitingthe Alaska Pay Online E-Pay System if the ticket is issued at the county level and doesn t explicitly state that a court appearance is required.

To pay traffic fines through any other method, refer to the paperwork which will provide specific instructions on how to handle mail, phone, drop box or in person payments. Contact an Alaska DMV office or your local county clerk if the ticket does not include this information.

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To report illegal access to your DMV driving record, contact the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles office at:

Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles

1300 W. Benson Boulevard

Anchorage, AK 99503-3696

Anchorage Area Phone Number: 269-5551

Toll-Free Number in Alaska: (855)269-5551

Outside of Alaska Phone Number: (907)269-5551

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The Alaska DMV offers three different methods tocheck driving records: by mail, fax or in person at a local Alaska DMV office.To request a DMV driving record, you are required to submit, mail or fax a completed Request for Driving Record Form 419F along with the $10 drivers record fee.

To submit your drivers record request by mail, address the record and send it along with a check or money order for the drivers record fee to the following address:

Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Research 1300 W. Benson Blvd. Suite 200 Anchorage AK 99503-3696

To request a copyof your DMV driving record by fax, send the Request for Driving Record Form 419F along with credit card information for the $10 driving record fee to 907-269-5202

To learn more about how to check driving records in person, visit a local Alaska DMV office with the Request for Driving Record Form 419Fand $10 fee along with proof of identification.

The Alaska DMV does not currently have an option for requestingonline driving records.

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At the discretion of the court that issued your ticket, you may be able to attend a defensive driving course to have your traffic fines dismissed. To request this option, contact the court that issued your traffic ticket.

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In Alaska, in order to go about checking driving records for someone else, you will need to have a signed release from that person authorizing their consent. Drivers license records are confidential and therefore protected. To obtain the other person s driving record, have them complete a Driving Records Release Form, then submit it to a local Alaska DMV office.

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Refusing a breath/urine/blood test comes with its own penalties. Your driver s license may be suspended, and you may also receive a ticket for a DUI or DWI. If you refused to take a substance test and your driver s license is now suspended, you must follow the same license reinstatement procedure for receiving a DUI. You may also have to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle.

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Driver s licenses in Alaska can be suspended or revoked for drivers who have accumulated 12 points within a year or 18 points within two years. The Alaska DMV allows drivers to complete a defensive driving course once every 12 months to remove two points from their driving record. Contact a local Alaska DMV office for more information on traffic school benefits.

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The Alaska DMV issues driver s license suspensions to drivers who have acquired 12 or more points on their driving record within 12 months or 18 points within 24 months. The time period of the suspension will depend on the offenses that led to the points.

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The Alaska DMV issues drivers license suspensions when drivers accumulate 12 or more points in 12 months or 18 months in 24 months. However, once every 12 months the Alaska DMV allows drivers to complete a defensive driving course in order to remove two points from their driving record.

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To find out how much is traffic tickets under your name when you have lost the ticket, visit the Alaska Pay Online E-Pay System. Contact a local Alaska DMV office or county clerk if your traffic ticket price is not available online.

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To reinstate your Alaska driver s license after a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction, you will need to visit a local Alaska DMV office and apply for a new driver s license. The process of applying requires you to complete the following steps:

• Take and pass the written and vision tests
• Take and pass the road test(if applicable)
• Pay the reinstatement fee(s)
• Provide proof of insurance
• Provide proof of identity
  • US birth certificate
  • US or US territory passport
  • Valid foreign passport
  • Resident alien documents
  • US military ID
  • Alaska instruction permit or state ID
  • Court order
  • Certificate of Citizenship, Naturalization, or Birth Abroad
• Proof of Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) completion
• Proof of Ignition Interlock installation (if applicable)
• Proof of any other court requirements satisfied

Once all DUI ticket requirements are satisfied, you will receive your driver s license.

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In Alaska, you have access to three different types of DMV driving records, including the following:

• Five-yeardriving record
• Ten-yeardriving record
• Complete driving record

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Typical penalties for DUI and DWI citations include the following:

• Driver s license suspensions
• Ten points on your driver s record
• Fees of $24,000 or more
• Permanent listing of DUI on driver s record
• Ignition interlock device
• Required alcohol programs

Additionally, you will have to spend anywhere from 72 hours to one year in jail.

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CDL drivers must notify their employers within 30 days of receiving a traffic ticket in Alaska. While minor offenses do not carry any extra penalties, there are a few major violations that will carry harsher fines and sentences for CDL drivers. These violations include:

• Driving with a BAC level above 0.04 percent
• Refusing to submit to a breath or chemical alcohol test
• Causing a fatality from negligent vehicle operation
• Felony driving offenses
• Leaving the scene of an accident

For these violations, you will receive a one year suspension for a first offense in addition to normal penalties assessed by the court. For a second offense, you will lose your CDL license for life.

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Alaska drivers records contain the following information:

• Traffic and driving convictions
• Driver license points
• Traffic accident reports
• Driver license suspensions/revocations/cancellations/restrictions

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Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits for Alaska drivers depend on the type of license you have. For regular drivers, the BAC limit is 0.08 percent. For commercial drivers, the BAC limit is 0.04 percent. Alaska is a zero-tolerance state. Drivers between 14 and 21 years of age,cannot be found with a BAC of 0.02 percent or more.

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The average cost of a DUI in Alaska is over $24,000. The breakdown of fees includes:

• Jail time: $330
• Court Fines: $1,500
• Sentencing: $250 or higher
• Vehicle Impound Fee: $600 or higher
• Ignition Interlock Device: $1,300 or higher
• Attorney fees: vary (court-appointed: $200)
• Change of Plea: $200 or higher
• Court Proceedings: $3,500 to $5,000 or higher
• DMV Administrative Hearing: $850
• SR-22 Insurance: $10,000 over five years
• Replacement License: $20
• License Reinstatement Fee: $200-250
• Education Compliance: $390 or higher

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The cost of traffic tickets in Alaska depends on the type of violation committed. The traffic ticket price should be listed on your ticket documentation. Contact a local Alaska DMV office or county clerk if the information is missing.

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The fee for an Alaskadriving record is $10.Drivers may submit payment for adriving record either by check, money order or credit card.

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The legal BAC limit for Alaska CDL license holders is 0.04 percent. Drivers operating a vehicle with a BAC higher than this will have their CDL license suspended in addition to any other penalties. CDL license suspensions range from one year for a first offenseto a lifetime ban for a second offense.

Drivers operating a vehicle transporting hazardous materials will receive a three-year suspension for a first offense.

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Alaska operates under a zero-tolerance rule for license holders between 14 and 21 years old driving under the influence. Drivers in this age range found with any readable BAC level will face a number of criminal penalties such as:

• Fines
• Jail time
• Required alcohol programs
• Loss of driving privileges

Mandatory suspension periods are as follows:

• First offense: 30 days
• Second offense: 60 days
• Third offense: 90 days
• Fourth and subsequent offenses: 1 year

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To reinstate Alaska driver s licenses that have been suspended due to DWI or DUI citations, you must first satisfy the court requirements, which could include the following:

• Allow the suspension period to pass in its entirety
• Install an ignition interlock device (IID)
• Take an alcohol and safety course
• Enroll in traffic school

Once you have met the terms of your drivers license suspension period, you can visit a local Alaska DMV office and bring the following documents:

• Provide proof of insurance
• Provide proof of identity
  • US birth certificate
  • US or US territory passport
  • Valid foreign passport
  • Resident alien documents
  • US military ID
  • Alaska instruction permit or state ID
  • Court order
  • Certificate of Citizenship, Naturalization, or Birth Abroad
• Proof of Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) completion
• Proof of IID (if applicable)
• Proof of any other court requirements satisfied

At the DMV, you will also be required to perform the following:

• Take and pass the written and vision tests
• Take and pass the road test(if applicable)
• Pay the reinstatement fee(s)

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Depending on the court requirements given following your DUI or DWI citation, you may have to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle to reinstate your license. The Alaska Department of Corrections provides a list of approved IID devices and installers.

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To find your traffic ticket information or pay speeding tickets, visit the Online Traffic Ticket search page on the Alaska Court Records website.

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Occasionally, mistakes may appear on your Alaska driving record. Any discrepancies on your record should be reported to the DMV immediately. To do so, contact a local Alaska DMV office and notify officials.

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Depending on the violation that resulted in a ticket being issued, drivers may or may not have points assessed on their Alaska driving record. Alaska utilizes a point system that adds demerit points based on the severity of the violation. Examples of point assignments are as follows:

• Driving with a suspended license: 10 points
• DUI/DWI: 10 points
• Leaving the scene of an accident: 9 points
• Failure to hold minimum liability insurance: 6 points
• Failure to stop/yield: 4 points
• Minor moving violations: 2 points

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Depending on the court orders for your Alaska DUI/DWI case, you may be required to take an alcohol treatment program. Programs must be part of the Alaska DMV Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP).

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