1. State Of Alaska Drivers License Renewal
2. Alaska Drivers License Renewal Test

New Alaska residents must exchange their out-of-state driver license for an Alaska driver license. New Alaska residents are required to: pass a written knowledge test; pass an alcohol and drug awareness test; and pass a vision test in order to obtain an Alaska driver license. To renew your driver's license in person, visit your nearest Alaska DMV office. You'll need to: Complete an Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form 478). Previous State(s): Previously issued license/permit must be surrendered before issuance in Alaska. If you have lost your license/permit, you may be required to obtain a driving record from the previous state before an Alaska license/permit can be issued. 2 AAC 90.420 (h) 3.

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Are you a member of the military from another state, currently stationed in Alaska? Perhaps you're an Alaska resident in the military, returning after having been away for some time. Or, perhaps you're in the military, and are an Alaska resident in the process of transferring to another state.

Rockstar hindi movie download 720p. Whichever the case, you're probably wondering about what you'll need to do about you and your family members' driver's licenses, vehicle registrations and other motor vehicle concerns. If so, then you're in the right place. We have just the information and links you'll need to keep everything in good order with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (AK DMV).

Military from Another State

If you are a member of the military and will be stationed in Alaska, first let us say welcome! We hope that you will enjoy your time here.

If you do not plan to make Alaska your home after your tour of duty here is completed, you are not required to change your license or vehicle registrations. Here's more detail on what you will need to do:

Non-resident Driver's Licenses

If you have an active and current license from your home state, you will not be required to transfer it to an Alaska driver's license.

If your home state offers an extension on driver's licenses for members of the military, do inquire as to whether you must file any forms or paperwork before you depart the state.

Non-resident Military Dependents

If your non-resident military dependents wish to operate motor vehicles in Alaska, they will need to surrender their home state licenses and apply for Alaska driver's licenses.

Non-resident Motor Vehicle Registrations

The rules are essentially the same for out-of-state military personnel, and their families, regarding motor vehicle registrations. As long as the vehicles are currently registered in your home state, you are not required to re-register them in Alaska.

If your home state offers an extension on motor vehicle registrations while you are out of state, be sure to inquire as to whether you will need to file any paperwork with them or carry an extension form with your registration card.

Be advised: If you do choose to register your vehicle in Alaska, you must submit a completed military affidavit (Form 828) with your registration request, so that the motor vehicle registration tax on your vehicle may be waived. You will need a separate affidavit for each vehicle you register.

When your renewal is due, as long as you are still stationed on active duty in Alaska but remain a resident of your home state, you will need to submit one of the following forms with your registration renewal notice in order to have the tax waived:

• A LES not more than 90 days old showing your home of record to be a state other than Alaska.
• A completed and signed military affidavit (Form 828).

Alaska Residents in the Military

If you are stationed out of state, and your license will expire while you are gone, you are not required to renew it until you return to Alaska. Your driver license will remain valid until:

• 90 days after you have returned to Alaska or
• 90 days after your date of discharge from the military, whether you have returned to Alaska or not.

If you are more comfortable with something in writing to attach to your Alaska driver's license, you may e-mail the AK DMV at MIL@admin.state.ak.us and request a Military Expiration Endorsement.

Military Dependent Licenses

The spouse of an active duty military member also has the option to apply for a Military Expiration Endorsement. The spouse's license also remains valid for 90 days after the service member is discharged or 90 days after the service member returns to the state of Alaska. Dependents, other than a spouse, are not eligible for a Military Expiration Endorsement.

After You Are Discharged

If you are discharged but, for whatever reason, will remain outside of Alaska for more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a new driver's license upon your return.

If you are discharged from the military and do not plan to return to Alaska, you will need to go to a Motor Vehicle office in the state where you will be living to surrender your Alaska driver's license, and apply for one in your new state.

Commercial Drivers in the Military

If you are in the military and hold a commercial driver license, you are required to renew that license every 5 years, regardless of where you are stationed. Contact the AK DMV by e-mail at MIL@admin.state.ak.us to determine what you must do in order to extend or renew a commercial driver license from out of state.

Alaska Resident Vehicle Registrations

If you are a member of the military and are currently on active duty in Alaska, you are required to renew any motor vehicles as they become due.

Keep in Touch

Be sure to keep the DMV notified of your current address so that they may get in touch with you if necessary.

Forms

828

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Renew Your Alaska Driver's License

If you plan to operate a vehicle in Alaska, you must have a valid AK driver's license. When it is close to expiring or has already expired, you'll either need to renew it or apply for an extension. Fortunately, the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a fairly simple renewal process.

For more details about other types of driver's licenses or permits, please visit our following pages:

Continue reading this page to learn how to renew your regular, non-commercial AK driver's license.

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When to Renew Your AK Driver's License

NOTE: If you moved to a new address and need to renew your AK driver's license, you'll need to update your address with the DMV first.

In Alaska, your driver's license will need to be renewed every 5 years. The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allows you to renew your license within 1 year of the expiration date (which is usually your birthday), and offers no 'grace period' once it expires.

If you're not sure whether your license is valid, go ahead and check your driving record.

Since the Alaska DMV allows you to renew your license so early in advance, you may not receive a renewal notice.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Driver's License

If you lost your AK driver's license, you may be able to renew it instead of paying for a replacement card. Contact your local AK DMV office to check whether you're eligible for this option.

For more information on how to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged driver's license in Alaska, please read our page about Replacing a Lost License.

Expired Driver's License

If your driver's license is expiring soon but you are unable to renew it for some reason, you may be eligible to apply for an extension. See “ Out-of-State, Remote & Military Renewals' below.

If your AK driver's license is already expired, you must renew it in person (see “Renew Your Alaska Driver's License' below). In addition to meeting the regular renewal requirements, you will be required to pass the written knowledge test again.

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Renew Your Alaska Driver's License

Depending on your situation, you can renew your driver’s license in Alaska by mail, in person, or online.

NOTE: If you need to make a name change, you MUST renew your driver's license in person and submit additional documentation.

By Mail

Understand that if you’re unable to renew your driver’s license in person, the Alaska DMV strongly encourages you to renew online (if eligible).

That said, currently you still can renew by mail if:

• You're older than 22 years old.
• None of your personal information has changed.
• You didn’t renew by mail during your last renewal.

It costs $21 to renew your driver’s license by mail.

In Person

To renew your driver's license in person, visit your nearest Alaska DMV office. You'll need to:

• Complete an Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form 478).
• Provide your current AK driver's license.
• Show 2 documents to prove your identity.
  • The AK DMV provide a complete list of acceptable documents.
• Provide proof of your name change (if applicable), such as your marriage certificate or court order.
• Pay the $20fee.
• Pass a vision test (plus a written test, if your driver's license is expired).
• Have your photo taken.

NOTE: In the event you don't immediately receive your renewed driver's license and it doesn't arrive in the mail within a few weeks, contact the DMV office directly to check the status of your renewal.

Online

The AK DMV allows online renewal as long as you meet the following qualifications:

• You must be between 21 and 68 years old on the license expiration date.
  • If you’re younger than 21 years old and have taken the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Test, you can renew online, too.
• You must have a non-commercial driver's license.
• Your last renewal must have been completed in person.
• You haven't changed your name since your last renewal.
• Your driver's license is NOT cancelled, revoked, suspended or disqualified.

If you are currently under 21 years old and you have taken the Alcohol Awareness Test, you may renew online.

To proceed, you'll need to first establish your identity with the Alaska DMV. Once you do this—and the DMV deems you eligible to renew online—you can move on with the online renewal process. The system will walk you through the process and explain all requirements.

Some details to keep in mind:

• Be prepared to pay the $21driver’s license renewal fee with a major credit card.
• After processing the renewed driver’s license, the AK DMV will email you a receipt and copy of your renewed card. Print this card and use it as a temporary card until you receive your renewed license by mail.
• The AK DMV will mail your new driver’s license to the address on file.

Alcohol & Drug Awareness Test

You must pass the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Test after turning 21 years old in order to renew your driver’s license.

If you’re out of state and haven’t passed the test, the state will send it to you. Use the contact information below to send your full name, date of birth, and how you’d like to receive the test.

• Phone: (907) 465-4361.
• Email: doa.dmv.jds@alaska.gov.
• Mail:
  • State of Alaska
    Division of Motor Vehicles
    1300 W. Benson Blvd Suite 100
    Anchorage, AK 99503

Once you complete the test, mail it along with the phone number or email address you’d like the results sent to. If you pass, you can move forward with your renewal.

ALTERNATIVELY, you can apply for a temporary license—as long as you’re NOT within 30 days of your license's expiration date. Begin the process online or with the Request for Out-of-State Temporary License (Form 481).

Out-of-State, Remote & Military Renewals

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If you are unable to renew your AK driver's license in person due to living outside of the state temporarily, or you do not have a DMV office near you, you may be able to renew by mail (see “Renew Your Alaska Driver's License' above) or apply for an extension.

Alaska Military Members

If you're in the military (or you are a spouse or dependent of a service member) and stationed outside of Alaska, you're eligible for an extension of your driver's license until 90 days after your discharge from active duty or returning to Alaska. Print out a Military Expiration Endorsement and keep it with your driver's license. You may be asked for your military ID to confirm your military status, should you be stopped by law enforcement.

Out-of-State Alaska Residents

If you are an Alaska resident temporarily out of state and your driver's license expires, you may be eligible to extend it. To apply for an extension, your AK driver's license must be within 1 year of expiring. You will need:

• A completed Request for a Temporary License or an Extension (Form 481).
• To provide your legal name, date of birth, driver's license number, and Social Security number (SSN).
• Payment for the $5 fee.
  • Via credit card (on the form) or check/money order.
• To provide your out-of-state fax number or mailing address where you wish to receive the extension.

Submit the request via:

• Fax to (907) 465-5509.
• E-mail to: doa.dmv.jds@Alaska.gov.
  OR
  
• Mail to:
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    1300 W. Benson Blvd Suite 100
    Anchorage, AK 99503

Fees to Renew Your AK Driver's License

The fee you'll need to pay for renewing your Alaska driver's license depends on the renewal method you choose:

• In person: $20.
• By mail: $21.

State Of Alaska Drivers License Renewal

Acceptable Payment Methods

The Alaska DMV accepts the following payment methods:

• VISA or MasterCard.
• Personalized checks or money orders (must be made payable to the “State of Alaska or Division of Motor Vehicles').

Contact the Alaska DMV for more information.

Forms

478

481

Alaska Drivers License Renewal Test

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