Replace or Renew Your Driver License in Alaska
In Person
You can renew in person at your local DMV office. Walk-ins are welcome, but some offices offer online scheduling as well.Plan of action
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Step 1
Fill out and submit the form.
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Step 2
Provide the documentation required:
- one primary document, e.g., driver’s license, birth certificate or passport, etc.
- one secondary document, e.g., school ID, health insurance card, employee ID, etc.
- proof of your residence, e.g., utility bill, paycheck stub, mortgage or rental documents
- proof of name change (if you changed your name). You must have Social Security update your name before you can have the Alaska DMV update your name.
- immigration status documents (for non-U.S. citizens)
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Step 3
Pass a vision test.
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Step 4
Pass an alcohol and drug awareness knowledge test if you haven’t taken it yet. (Exception: drivers who obtained their Alaska driver license prior to October 21st, 2008).
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Step 5
Surrender your current Alaska license.
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Step 6
Have your photo taken and pay the $20.00 renewal fee by Visa, MasterCard, personal check, or money order made out to the State of Alaska or the DMV.
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Step 7
You will receive a temporary license. Your new license should arrive in the mail within 2 weeks.
Important to note: Alaska does not have a grace period after a license expires. Once your license is expired, it is not legal for you to drive. If you allow your license to expire over a year, you must pass the written test again to renew your license.
By Mail
You can apply by mail if:- You are over 22 years old
- Your personal information has not changed
- You did not renew your driver license by mail at your last renewal
Important to note: Alaska does not have a grace period after a license expires. Once your license is expired, it is not legal for you to drive. It can take 30 days for you to receive your temporary license in the mail. If you allow your license to expire over a year, you must pass the written test again to renew your license. If you are out of state when your license expires, apply for a license extension letter to extend the expiration date for one year.
Plan of action
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Step 1
Pass a vision test at a doctor, nurse, or other qualified person of your choice.
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Step 2
Complete form 480 and provide copies of the documents mentioned in the form.
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Step 3
Pay the $21.00 fee.
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Step 4
Mail your application and supporting documents to: Juneau Driver Services, State of Alaska, Division of Motor Vehicles, PO Box 110221, Juneau AK 99811-0221
Online
You are eligible to renew online within one year of expiration if you meet the following requirements:- Your personal information has not changed.
- You did not renew your license by mail at your last renewal.
- You are a US citizen and your citizenship hasn’t changed since the last card was issued.
- Your current license is neither revoked nor suspended.
- You are between 21 and 68 years old.
- You are under 21 and have taken the Alcohol Awareness Test.
Important to note: Alaska does not have a grace period after a license expires. Once your license is expired, it is not legal for you to drive. If you allow your license to expire over a year, you must pass the written test again to renew your license.