AlaskaDrivers License Guide

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Starting the Journey

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Getting Your First Alaska License

Replacing Lost or Stolen Driver License

Official Forms

Getting Your Alaska ID Card

Starting the Journey

Updating Your License Information

Renewing Your License

Reinstating Your Driver License

Vehicle Safety Tips

DMV Hours and Locations

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Startingthe Journey

Being able to drive legally in Alaska is a privilege available to most residents in the state. It only requires that you take the first steps to achieve it. You may be wondering what the different processes for obtaining, maintaining and updating both your driver’s license and your identification card are.

Additionally, you may want to know whether or not it is required that you take different steps in order to obtain your license or ID card. The requirements and specifics of each process can often be stressful and a hassle to deal with. This guide aims to assist you through every step of the way.

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All DriversBecoming a driver means having to first go through different tests in order to prove to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that you are a capable driver, as well showing that you have a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations you will need to abide by once you begin driving. This is necessary to prove because you may be in situations on the road where certain skills and knowledge will be required in order to maintain your safety and the safety of those around you.

There are four types of exams that you must take before you can obtain your driver’s license. Three of these tests must be taken in order for you to even qualify to take your driving test. These three first tests are a vision, written, and alcohol and drug awareness tests. These tests will ensure that you are well prepared to take on your responsibility as a driver.

Vision Test

In order to obtain your driver’s license or permit, you have to take a vision a vision test, in which you must have a vision of 20/40 in each eye or with both eyes together. You must wear corrective lenses if you do not meet this standard without corrective lenses. If you fail the vision test, you will not receive your driver’s license or permit until you are able to pass it. If your vision is at least 20/50 and not worse than 20/100, you will need to be examined by an eye specialist. If your vision cannot be improved, your license may be denied or you may receive a license with certain restrictions.

Written Test

The written test is required if you are applying to obtain your driver’s permit, have had your driver’s license expired for a year or have had driving privileges revoked. In the test, you will be asked questions that require you to have basic knowledge regarding traffic laws, driving safety and recognition of highway signs. If you do not pass the test, you are allowed to retake it the next day. If you would like to review the type of questions and information that will be presented on the test, review the DMV official guide here.

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When you finish going through these steps, you will have completed the process and will receive your temporary driver’s permit which will be valid for 60 days. Your permanent driver’s license should arrive within two weeks. Continue following the next few steps to move towards obtaining your provisional license!

Teen DriversBecoming a driver on the road as a teenager is an exciting experience. However, before you can gain access to this privilege, you will need to prove yourself capable of handling the responsibilities that come with this newfound freedom. In order to do this, you will be required to go through different stages of driving practice and testing before you are allowed to obtain your adult driver’s license.

Step 1: Driver’s Permit

The first part of obtaining your driver’s license as a teenager is obtaining your driver’s permit. This permit will allow you to practice driving behind the wheel of a vehicle, but it will have certain restrictions, such as requiring that you be supervised by an adult who is at least 21 years of age, that you not commit any traffic violations while you hold your permit and that you practice driving for a certain amount of time before you are qualified enough to apply for your provisional license.

You can obtain an instruction permit in Alaska when you turn 14 years old. These permits are valid for two years and may only be renewed once. Out-of-state teens who have permits from other states must still apply for a permit in Alaska before they may drive in the state.

To obtain your learner’s permit:

• A U.S. birth certificate

• A passport or passport card

• A certificate of naturalization

Provide a signed Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433).

Provide proof of your legal name, date of birth and citizenship. This may include items like:

Visit the DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form 478).

Proof of your Social Security Number (SSN)

Pass a vision test.

Bring a second document to verify your primary proof. This document can be:

• A school ID.

• Medical records.

• A health insurance card.

Proof of residence

• Utility bill

• Pay stub

• Bank statement

Pass a written test. You can practice for it here.

Pay a fee of $15.

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Step 2: Driver’s Education

In the state of Alaska, it is not mandatory for you to take a driver’s education course. However, it is always wise to take one to help improve your driving skills and knowledge for when it comes to take your driving test. In order to choose the driving school best for your necessities and nearest to you, please take a look through this directory of approved driving schools.

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Step 3: Provisional License

If you have obtained your driver’s permit, you will be able to take the final step toward obtaining your provisional driver’s license. This license will be valid until you turn 18 years of age and become eligible to receive your adult driver’s license. The provisional license will allow you more freedom than your driver’s permit, but it will still require that you abide by a few restrictions until you turn 18.

In order apply for your provisional license you must meet these standards first:

After you complete each of these steps, you will officially be awarded your temporary provisional driver’s license. Your permanent provisional driver’s license will arrive in the mail.

You must have had a learner’s permit for at least six months.

You need to be at least 16 years old.

You must have at least 40 hours of driving experience, including 10 hours of driving in inclement weather and at night.

• While practicing, the adult supervising you must have been at least 21 years of age and have been licensed for at least one year.

If you made a mistake or had any traffic violations while you had your learner’s permit, you must wait an additional six months before applying for a provisional license. If you received a traffic citation totaling more than 6 points in a 12-month period or 9 points in a two-year period, you must take a defensive driving course.

Once you are fully prepared and qualified to apply for your provisional driver’s license, follow these steps to apply:

Schedule an appointment to take the road test. Either visit the DMV office in person or schedule online here.

Provide a completed Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433).

Provide proof of:

• Your driver’s permit or your written test scores and two forms of identification.

Complete the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form 478).

Pass the driving test.

• You must provide your own vehicle for the test. The vehicle must be registered, and you may need to show proof of insurance. Before the test, your vehicle will be checked to ensure that it meets requirements.

Have your picture taken.

Pay a fee of $15 for the driving test and $20 for the driver’s license.

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You are not allowed to drive between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless you are with a parent, legal guardian or a licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older.

• You may drive a vehicle between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. by yourself if you are driving to or from your job, but you must take the most direct route there.

You are not allowed to have passengers younger than 21 years of age (except for siblings) in your vehicle unless you are accompanied by someone at least 21 years of age who holds a valid driver’s license.

Teens Living in Rural Areas

If you are a teenager younger than 16 years of age living in a rural area of Alaska, you are not required to obtain a driver’s permit. However, it is recommended that you practice driving behind the wheel with an adult supervising by obtaining a driver’s permit.

If you are a teenager between the ages of 16 and 17 in a rural area of Alaska, you can obtain a provisional driver’s license. However, you will be required to follow the same restrictions as those who live in urban areas of Alaska. Once you turn 18 years of age, you can apply for an Off-Highway Class D driver’s license.

Provisional License Restrictions

Having a provisional driver’s license gives you much more freedom when driving in Alaska than you previously had. However, until you turn 18 years of age and obtain your adult driver’s license, you will be required to obey certain restrictions on your provisional license.

These restrictions include the following:

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Being an adult driver is slightly different from being a teenage driver, as getting a license is easier and comes with more freedom. This is why it is important to ensure that you are fully prepared before obtaining your driver’s license. As your freedom grows, so do your responsibilities as a driver. To make sure you prepare yourself thoroughly before you proceed in applying for your driver’s license, review the sections below.

Driving Test Before you can receive a driver’s license, you must take a driving test that will assess your driving skills and knowledge. You can take the driving test either at a DMV office that allows you to take your road test or at an approved third-party testing center. You may need to make an appointment with the DMV office or testing center prior to taking the test and will have to pay a fee, though prices vary. At the DMV offices, the driving test fee is $15, while third-party driving testing prices depend on the testing center.

Getting YourFirst Alaska License

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If you would like to schedule your driving test with a DMV office online, please click here.

In order to take the driving test, you have to provide a vehicle that is insured and registered. The vehicle will have to pass the safety test the examiner conducts before the driving test begins. Any mechanical issues will have to be fixed before the driving test can begin. Items that must work on the car include:

accompany you. The test will then consist of the examiner giving you instructions on what actions to perform with the vehicle and where to go to on the road. The examiner will also quiz you on the proper techniques that must be used to drive either prior or after conducting the behind the wheel portion of the driving test.

The examiner will judge and grade you based on your ability to obey instructions and perform the tasks, such as:

Lights (headlights, high and low beams, tail lights and turn signals).

Windshield wipers.

Tires.

Brakes.

Rearview mirrors.

Speedometer.

Seatbelts.

Starting and stopping

Parallel parking

Performing a three-point turn

Going in reverse

Left and right turns

Using your turn signals

Changing lanes properly

If your vehicle does not pass inspection, you must fix all issues the examiner found and bring it back another day to conduct the driving test.

During the driving test, you will be accompanied only by the examiner in the vehicle. No one else is allowed to

Controlling your speed

Maintaining proper distance from cars

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Obeying traffic signals and signs

Observing an intersection

Maintaining control of the vehicle

Once you have completed the driving test, the examiner will explain to you and correct any errors you committed. The examiner will determine if you passed or failed based on your score. If you pass, you will receive your driver’s license. If you fail, the examiner will let you know which skills and techniques you need to improve on, and when you can return to retake the driving test. You will generally have to wait at the very least a week before you can retake the driving test.

Failing the Road TestIn the case that you fail the driving test, it may be due to one of these reasons:

You violated any traffic laws.

You drove recklessly or dangerously.

You made errors in safe driving practices.

You caused a crash.

You did not follow your examiner’s instructions.

You did use turn signals.

You were not able to operate any of the vehicle’s controls.

At this point, you must retake your driving test. However, your examiner will let you know when you can retake the test. You must typically wait one week before retaking the test.

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Alcohol and Drug Awareness TestTaking the Alcohol and Drug Awareness test is a requirement if you are 21 years of age and are applying for or renewing your adult driver’s license. The test will require that you have a basic knowledge of issues involving alcohol and drugs and their effects on your body while you drive, as well as the consequences of being intoxicated while driving in Alaska. You must pass the test in order to receive your driver’s license. Certain individuals are exempt from taking the alcohol awareness test. These include all applicants who obtained their driver’s licenses before October 21st, 2008 and applicants 21 years of age or older who are transferring a license from another state.

Adult Driver: Never Had a LicenseIf you are an adult looking to obtaining your driver’s license in Alaska, you will not be required to go through as many steps and procedures as teenage drivers. This is because as an adult you can move directly towards obtaining your driver’s license without having to ever first obtain a driver’s permit. However, you must still take the same types of tests, as well as the alcohol and drug awareness test if you are 21 years or older.

To know what steps to take to obtain your first adult driver’s license, please read the steps below:

Visit a DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or Identification Card Form (Form 478).

Provide your valid Social Security Number (SSN).

Provide proof of your name, birth date and citizenship status:

• U.S. birth certificate

• Passport or passport card

• A work authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security

• U.S. military identification

• An Alaska instruction permit

• A certificate of citizenship, naturalization or birth abroad.

Provide a second document to verify your previous document:

• Employee ID

• School ID

• Health insurance card

• Permit or license from another state

Provide proof of your address:

• Utility bill

• Voter registration card

• Pay stub

• Bank statement or voided check

Pass a vision test.

Pass a written test.

• If you have a valid Alaska driver’s permit, you do not need to take the written test.

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Pass the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Knowledge Test.

Once you have done this, you will then be required to set up a date to take your driving test in order to obtain your driver’s license. You can schedule an appointment in person at your nearest DMV office or you can do so online here.

There is a fee of $15 for the driving test. You must provide your own vehicle, which will need to pass a safety inspection performed by the examiner. You may also need to provide proof of your vehicle registration and insurance.

After completing the driving test, you will need to pay a fee of $20 for the driver’s license. After you have completed the steps above, you will obtain your temporary driver’s license. Your permanent driver’s license should arrive within two weeks from the DMV office.

Adult Driver: Rural DrivingIf you are living in the rural areas of Alaska but would still like to be able to drive on the off-highway roads, you are able to do so by obtaining an off-highway Class D driver’s license. This license does not require you to take a road test, and allows for you to apply through the mail by sending all of the necessary documents and your written exam. However, because it does not require a road test, the license comes with an off-highway restriction, which allows you to drive only on roads that are not connected to the major highways and on any roads that have an average daily traffic of no more than 499 vehicles.

If you are interested in obtaining an off-highway driver’s license, you must follow all general licensing requirements, but you will not need to complete a road skills test. However, you will still need to pass the written test, complete a vision test, pay the license fee and verify your identity, Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth.

After you complete the written test, you must mail a

Remote Alaska Application for Non-Commercial Driver License, Instruction Permit or Identification Card (Form 480) to the following address:

Juneau Driver Licensing State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811-0221

If you have any questions, contact the DMV at doa.dmv.jds@alaska.gov or (907) 465-4361.

If you would like to take the off-highway restriction off your license, you must take a driving test at a DMV office or at a third-party testing center.

Adult Driver: New ResidentIf you are a new resident from either outside the country or out of the state, you will need to obtain an Alaska driver’s license in order to be able to drive on Alaska’s roads. To best understand under what circumstances you will be required to obtain an Alaska driver’s license, review the sections below.

If you are 16 years of age or older and hold a valid driver’s license from another state, U.S. territory, or country, you will be able to drive without needing an Alaska driver’s license. However, once you have been driving in Alaska for over 90 days, you must obtain an Alaska driver’s license in order to continue driving in Alaska.

If you interested in obtaining an Alaska driver’s license as a new resident, you will need to follow the general steps for requesting a driver’s license. These include verifying your identity, date of birth and Social Security Number (SSN). If you do not have a valid driver’s license from another state, you will also need to take the road test. However, if you have a valid driver’s license from another state, you will typically not be required to take the road test in order to receive an Alaska driver’s license.

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After you receive your driver’s license, you have to keep track of when it expires. Otherwise, you will be driving with an invalid license, which is illegal. If you are about to turn 21 years of age, your license will expire 90 days after your 21st birthday. Otherwise, your license will expire every five years on your birth month. You are allowed to renew your driver’s license one year before it expires, but you must renew it before the expiration date.

RenewingYour License

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Out-of-State College Students If you are a college student attending college out of state and will not be able to return to Alaska to renew your license before you turn 21 years old, you should pass the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Test before you leave the state. However, if you did not pass the test, you will not be able to renew your driver’s license until you have passed it. Fortunately, you can request the test by contacting the Juneau Driver Service using the following contact information:

State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles Juneau Driver Services P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811-0221

Phone: (907) 465-4361

Email: doa.dmv.jds@alaska.gov

After you have requested, completed and sent back the test, you will receive your results. If you passed the test, you will be able to renew your license online. To do so, visit this website and follow the on-screen directions.

Renewing Online Renewing your driver’s license online is by far the most convenient option for renewal. To do so, simply visit this site.

In order to renew your license online, however, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. First, you must be between 21 and 68 years of age. You can only renew online if you do so within one year of the expiration date on your

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license, and you cannot have renewed online the last time you renewed your license. If your license has cancelled, revoked, suspended or disqualified, you may not be able to renew it online.

Renewing in Person Renewing your driver’s license in person is very easy. It only requires that you prepare certain documents that you will need to bring in with you. To renew your license in person, follow these steps:

Visit the DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or Identification Card Form (Form 478).

Surrender your current driver’s license.

Provide TWO proofs of your identity.

Pass a vision test.

Have your picture taken.

Pay a fee of $20.

Pass a written test.

• This will only be required if you obtained an out-of-state driver’s license after your last Alaska license renewal.

Renewing by Mail Renewing your driver’s license through the mail is not as easy as renewing it in person or online. In fact, the Alaska DMV recommends renewing your license in person unless you are a rural resident. If you are a rural resident, you may renew your license by mail.

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Pass a vision test.

Surrender your existing license or submit original identity documentation.

Enclose payment for the $21 fee.

• Do not send cash.

Submit the Remote Alaska Application for Non-Commercial Driver License, Instruction Permit or Identification Card (Form 480).

Send your application and other materials to:

Juneau Driver Services State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811-0221

Renewing a Learner’s Permit If you are a teenage driver with a learner’s permit, it is important to be aware that your permit will be valid for two years after you obtain it. If you do not obtain your provisional license before it expires in those two years, you will be allowed to renew your permit only once. Afterward, you need to obtain a provisional license or wait until you turn 18 to obtain an adult driver’s license.

If you would like to renew your learner’s permit, you can follow these steps:

Visit your nearest DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or State Identification Form (Form 478).

Submit a completed Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433).

Provide TWO proofs of your identity.

Pay a fee of $5.

Obtaining an Extension While out of StateIf you are out of state and have had your driver’s license expire, you must apply for an extension. This extension will allow you to maintain your license valid for one more year to the date of expiration. Once you return to Alaska, you will be allowed to renew it in the traditional manner.

In order to receive an extension to your license, please follow these steps below:

Fill out the Request for a Temporary License or an Extension Form (Form 481).

Mail it to the following address:

Division of Motor Vehicles Juneau Driver Licensing P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811-0221

Alternatively, you can email the form to doa.dmv.jds@Alaska.gov or fax it to 907-465-5509.

Once you have completed these steps, your driver’s license will be once again valid for another year.

To do so, you must:

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Since your driver’s license only expires every five years, you may find yourself making life changes that cause the information on your driver’s license to no longer be accurate. This is why according to the law, you must notify the DMV office within 30 days if you change your name or address. Otherwise, your driver’s license will no longer be valid, as it will not have your correct information displayed on it.

If you decide to change your name, address or sex on your driver’s license, you will need to follow certain steps in order for the change to be processed. To learn more about this process, review the sections below.

Changing Your Name Changing your name is a major change to both your life and your information, so it is required that you make any name changes with the Social Security Administration (SSA) first before you make any changes with the DMV office. This is due to the fact that the DMV must verify your name change and identity with the SSA before changing your name on your driver’s license. By verifying with the SSA, the Alaska DMV helps to prevent fraud and identity theft.

Name change updates must be completed in person. In order to do so, you must:

To best understand the process to changing your name at the DMV, please read and go through the steps below:

UpdatingYour License Information

Visit the DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or Identification Card Form (Form 478).

Pass a vision test.

Pay a fee of $20.

Provide proof of your name change with an acceptable document, such as:

• A marriage certificate

• A court order

• A divorce certificate

• A U.S. passport

• An amended birth certificate

• Certified adoption papers

• A Certificate of naturalization

It is important that you provide additional documents showing proof of your name change if you have changed your name more than once.

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Changing Your AddressIf you have changed your place of permanent residence, you must update your license and other DMV documentation. You must make the change on your driver’s license by law within 30 days of the move.

In order change your address, please follow these steps:

Fill out the Address Change Form (Form 401).

Fill out an Application for Driver License, Permit or State Identification Card (Form 478).

Pass a vision test.

Pay the $20 fee.

Write a letter to the DMV requesting your name to be changed.

• The letter must include the following information:

• Your name.

• Your driver’s license number.

• The license plate number and last two digits of the serial number for all the vehicles you own.

• Your signature.

• Mail your written request to any DMV office.

Alternatively, you can:

Finally, you may be able to simply update your address online. You can update your driver’s license address here. Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

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Note: If you have any questions about updating your sex on your license, call 907-269-3770.

Once you follow these steps, you will be given your new driver’s license with your updated sex.

Changing Your SexIf you change your sex, you will need to update your license. To do so, follow these steps:

Once you have taken the steps above, you will be allowed to print out your new address on a piece of paper and attach it with tape on your license. However, you must make sure that it does not cover any other important information on your license. If you would like, you can also apply for a duplicate driver’s license to ensure that your new address appears on your license. Afterward, you will receive your new driver’s license with your new address printed on it without requiring that you add any changes or paper to it.

Visit the DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or Identification Card Form (Form 478).

Pass a vision test.

Pay a fee of $20.

Fill out the Certification for Change of Sex form (Form 427).

• The medical provider’s signature must be original and will not be accepted if it is in stamped or electronic format.

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Losing your driver’s license, whether it is due to it being stolen, damaged or destroyed, is a serious issue that you will need to address as soon as possible. The only way to do this is by obtaining a new driver’s license to replace your old one. Obtaining a new driver’s license is very simple, as the process is similar to that of renewing a license.

You may request a duplicate card online, but you must be 18 years of age or older, and the last time you obtained a duplicate license, you must have obtained it in person at the DMV. In order to request a duplicate driver’s license online, click here and follow the on-screen instructions.

ReplacingYour Lost or Stolen License

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Visit a DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or Identification Card Form (Form 478).

Provide TWO proofs of your identity.

Once you complete the steps above, you will receive your new driver’s license from the DMV office. If your license was stolen, you should report it to the police. Having a police report on file can help you if someone uses your license fraudulently.

If you cannot or do not wish to obtain your duplicate license online, you may do so in person at your nearest DMV. In order to request your duplicate driver’s license in person, you must:

Pass a vision test.

Have your picture taken.

Pay a fee of $20.

Replacing Your Learner’s Permit Just as with your driver’s license, if something happens to your learner’s permit, you should request a replacement right away.

Visit your nearest DMV office.

Fill out the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit, or State Identification Form (Form 478).

Submit a completed Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433).

Provide TWO proofs of your identity.

Pay the applicable fee.

To see what steps you are required to take in order to replace your learner’s permit, please follow the instructions below:

After completing these steps, you will receive your new learner’s permit from the DMV office. You are not required to report your learner’s permit stolen or missing to obtain a duplicate license. However, contacting the police may help in the event that your permit is used fraudulently.

Replacing License While out of StateIf your license is lost, destroyed or stolen while you are out of state, you will be required to obtain a temporary license that will not have your photo, which may result in you having to provide other forms of identification if you ever use it as form of identity verification.

If you are out of state and need to obtain a replacement for your driver’s license, please proceed with the steps below:

Fill out the Request for a Temporary License or an Extension Form (Form 481).

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Pay a fee of $20.

Mail the form and fee to the following address:

Division of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811-0221

You will then receive your temporary driver’s license in the mail. Your temporary driver’s license will be valid for one year. Afterward, you will be required to either obtain a temporary extension if you are still out of state or obtain a new permanent license once you return to Alaska.

If you change your address during the time your permanent driver’s license is being mailed to you, you must notify the DMV office to make the change to your address. You will not be able to forward your license to the new address.

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In order to qualify to reinstate your license, you will need to have completed all of the required time for your restraining order. The DMV department will only reinstate your driver’s license if you complete all of the necessary requirements to remove any restraining orders from your license.

ReinstatingYour License

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Once you have begun this process by following the above steps, you will need to contact the DMV and inquire what steps you need to take next to reinstate your license. Based on the situation that led to your license being revoked, canceled or suspended, you may need to complete different tasks to reinstate your driver’s license.

The fees you will need to pay depend on the type of offense you commit, as well as on whether or not your offense is was related to drugs or alcohol. If you have any questions, please contact the DMV for further clarification at 907-465-4361.

There are many reasons you might have a suspended driver’s license. Therefore, this means the requirements that you must meet in order to have your license reinstated are unique to your situation.

If you need any information or clarification regarding your suspended license or under what condition it falls under, please contact the DMV at 907-465-4361 during regular business hours. You can also send an email to DOA.DMV.JDS@Alaska.gov or send a letter to the following address:

State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 110221 Juneau, AK 99811-0221

Driving with a suspended, revoked, canceled or denied license can cause your vehicle to be impounded. If your vehicle was impounded, call 907-343-4575 to inquire about how to get it back.

In order to begin the process of reinstating your driver’s license, please follow these steps:

Visit the DMV office.

Pass a vision test.

Pass a written test.

You might be required to take and pass a driving test.

Pay the applicable reinstatement fees.

Provide proof of your birth date and identity.

• If you are younger than 18 years of age, submit a Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433).

One offense (not related to a DUI):

$100

Fees

Two offenses (not related to a DUI):

$250

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driving while under the influence is a very serious offense that can result in severe injuries to both you and others who may be around you. Not only can such actions cause harm, but they can also result in having your driver’s license revoked. Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol can also result in your arrest and criminal prosecution depending on the severity of your situation.

In order to best understand what can cause you to receive a DUI, please read below what constitutes as driving under the influence in the state of Alaska:

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You are intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substance.

Your blood or breath test result comes out .08 or higher.

Your blood or breath test result comes out .04 or higher while operating a commercial vehicle.

Penalties

If you are charged with a DUI or if you refuse to take a chemical test to assure whether or not you are under the influence of any alcohol or drugs, you may face the following penalties:

Fines

Jail time

Alcohol Treatment and Rehabilitation Center referral

License suspension or revocation

These are serious consequences that will also result in the court revoking your driver’s license for a period of time based on your situation.

Revocation Periods

When you are charged with a DUI or for refusing to take a chemical test, you will also have your driver’s license

revoked for a period of time. The court’s revocation is not the same as an administrative revocation and may occur either at the same time or after the administrative revocation is imposed. These are the minimum periods of revocation the court can impose, although it is possible for the court to choose to impose a longer revocation period based on the situation.

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First Offense: 90 days

Second offense: 1 year

Third offense: 3 years

Fourth or subsequent offense:

5 years

When you are charged with a DUI, either alone or with another offense, you will be required to pay a fee based on the number of times you’ve been charged with a DUI and the situation.

One DUI: $200

One DUI plus one action:

$250

Two DUIs: $500

If you have any questions, please contact the DMV for further clarification at 907-465-4361.

Make sure to check online what the hours of operation for your local DMV office is before contacting, as each office has personalized office hours and may not answer during the same hours.

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If you are not able to obtain a driver’s license or simply are not interested in driving, it is important to consider getting an ID card instead. An ID card is essential because it is the easiest manner in which someone else can identify you when necessary, whether it be an authority figure such as the police or a store clerk. If you are considering obtaining your first Alaska ID card, you need to know the proper procedures and steps to take.

When it comes time to obtain your ID card, the process is identical to that of obtaining your driver’s license, except you would not be required to take any examinations or fill out a parent consent form regardless of age. Also, the fee you would be charged is $15 rather than the standard fee for obtaining a driver’s license. If you are 60 or older, you would not be required to pay any fee, unless you have a court-ordered alcohol restriction on your ID card, in which case you will have to pay $50.

Getting Your Alaska ID Card

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In order to replace your ID card, you will be required to provide two proofs of your identity:

If you are interested in renewing your ID card, you can either surrender your old ID card or provide the above two forms of identification.

Finally, if you ever need to change any information on your ID card, you must go through the same steps as when updating your information on your license. Make sure to contact your local DMV office and make an appointment before visiting the DMV to help avoid any stress of having to wait in long lines.

A primary document, such as:

• A certified U.S. birth certificate

• A valid U.S. passport

A secondary document, such as:

• A health insurance card

• Medical records

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The most important consideration to keep in mind before you begin driving any vehicle is that both you and the vehicle are well prepared for any trip you make. This means checking and making any changes to your vehicle or your behavior to make sure that you are able to drive safely at all times.

Emergency Kit One of the essentials to safe driving is having a basic emergency kit available in your vehicle at all times. This kit should include basic items such as water, extra batteries, rope, a first aid kid, matches, a whistle, etc. During winter months it is also important to carry items such as blankets, non-perishable foods, extra gloves, socks and a shovel.

Vehicle Safety Tips

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Winter Driving One of the most dangerous times to drive is during the winter, especially if you live in an area where it snows. Therefore, it is best to consider these tips to drive safely during the winter.

Avoid Rushing

Roads are often covered in snow and ice after it snows, so instead of driving fast and risking an accident in a rush to get to your destination, try leaving a few minutes earlier than usual. This will allow you to drive slower and help you avoid rushing other drivers by not tailgating them if they are going slower.

Do Not Panic If You Skid or Slip

In the case that your vehicle skids or slips while driving, make sure you do not panic and slam down on your brakes. Instead, all you need to do is apply slow and even pressure on your brakes until you stop. This will prevent you from spinning further out of control.

Check Your Vehicle

Before you even leave your house, make sure your vehicle’s controls, brakes, tank, tires, antifreeze, exhaust, etc. are all working properly. It is also important that you remove all ice and snow from your car before you begin driving. This prevents the snow from blocking your view while you drive.

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Drinking And Driving Every year, thousands are killed as a result of drinking and driving. These deaths can be very easily prevented. It only requires that you plan ahead of time by taking certain steps.

Even before you begin drinking, you should arrange for someone else to be the designated driver. In the case that your designated driver also becomes intoxicated, it is important that you arrange to take a taxi or another safe form of transportation. If you see someone who you suspect is drunk, and that person exhibits signs of intoxication while driving, such as making wide turns, weaving, swerving, braking erratically, turning abruptly, etc. call 911 and notify the proper authorities about the drunk driver. Also make sure to avoid drunk drivers on the road to ensure your own safety.

Using Your CellphoneDriving while using your cellphone is one of the most dangerous actions you can take because during the few seconds your attention is diverted to your phone, a major accident could occur. Therefore, make sure you do not text, use the internet or make calls while you drive to prevent accidents.

What to AvoidDriving is not always a relaxing experience. There are certain actions that can be both an annoyance and a danger to you while on the road driving. These issues are often avoidable if you make sure to take the necessary steps towards preventing them, as well as stopping them after you discover them.

Car Accidents

The best way to avoid car accidents is to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive and will not cause you any problems. To do this, you only need to regularly check that your brakes are functioning properly, your tires are inflated and not worn out, and that the steering and suspensions are maintained regularly by a mechanic and will not fail

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while you drive, especially at high speeds.

Wasting Gas

Due to the price of gas, you may begin to start looking for ways to save on expensive trips to the pump. Fortunately, saving on gas is possible if you take a few steps toward ensuring that you waste less gas.

Some of the ways you can start saving gas are by not using air conditioning, not leaving your engine running and avoiding driving above 60 mph. These actions are preventable and not necessary for you to drive. Therefore, you can quickly reduce the amount of gas you waste.

Another way to save on gas is to make sure that your vehicle is functioning properly. You can do this by checking that your tires are properly inflated and that you keep to car’s maintenance schedule.

Aggressive Driving

Aggressive driving and drivers should both be avoided to prevent any on-road aggression or accidents. Aggressive driving is categorized as exhibiting behaviors such as tailgating, verbal or physical harassment of another driver, preventing another driver from merging or passing, etc.

If you are an aggressive driver, you are putting others at risk every time you do any of the above behaviors. If you encounter a frustrating situation on the road, instead of becoming aggressive, take a moment to breathe and relax before moving on.

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Alaska DMV Driver Manual

Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form 478)

Certification for Change of Sex Designator on Driver License or Identification Card (Form 427)

Notice of Address Change (Form 401)

Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433)

Remote Alaska Application for Non-Commercial Driver License, Instruction Permit or Identification Card (Form 480)

Request for out-of-State Temporary License (Form 481)

Official Forms

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DMV Hours and Locations

If you need to visit a DMV office in person, it is essential that you find the office nearest to you to avoid having to travel far. In order to find the DMV closest to your location, along with further information regarding the office, such as its business hours and contact information, please click here.

If you would like to contact the main Alaska DMV office, you can call the following number.

Main Office: 907-269-5551

If you need to contact the main Alaska DMV office through mail, please send your letters to the following address:

State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles 1300 W. Benson Boulevard Anchorage, AK 99503-3695

However, if you would like to find information regarding contacting the main offices in your area please click here.

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