We provide the same license services for new and existing drivers as the Alaska DMV in an express format! Appointments aren't required and walk-ins are always welcome. Forget spending countless hours finding the right forms and waiting in line at the DMV. Our friendly staff is standing by to help you with all of your driver's license needs. Our wait times usually don't exceed 20 minutes and a knowledgeable expert will help you every step of the way. We've designed our processes to be as quick and easy as possible. So skip the long times and wait times, and get back on the road sooner.
Requirements to Obtaining An Alaska License
- Fill out the required form(s)
- Provide two pieces of identification
- Pass a vision test
- Have a photo taken for your ID
Note that Alaska IDs and licenses are not automatically Real ID compliant. If you use your license to travel by air or you will require access to a military base or federal facility after May 3, 2023, get a Real ID now.
DMV Driving Permit & License Forms
You can print and fill out your required forms before your visit, however, do not sign any forms until you are in front of an official representative. We can help you over the phone or in person if you do not know which forms you need or require assistance filling in your form.
License Renewal, Out-of State Transfer & Lost License Duplication Form D1
D1 Application to Change Details on Your License or ID
Change of Sex Form 427
Alaska License Required Identification
You must provide two forms of identification. All documents presented must be unaltered certified originals, certified amended originals, or true copies certified by the issuing agency. Documents must be valid and unexpired and may not be laminated. Foreign documents must have certified English translation.
The following documents are acceptable for proving legal name and date of birth. If the applicant’s legal name is different from what is printed on their primary document, they will need to provide proof of the name change. Choose one that applies to you.
- An original or certified copy of a U.S. Birth Certificate (From Vital Statistics)
- U.S. passport (must be current)
- U.S. passport card, Issued by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- An Alaska learner’s permit, driver license or State Identification card.
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Certificate of Naturalization
- U.S. Government issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Passport issued from another country including Canada, with appropriate immigration documents.
- I-551 – Residence Alien Card issued since 1997. * I-688A or B – Employment Authorization
- I-766 – Employment Authorization
- SEVIS I-20 Form (Signed by school in Alaska) with valid foreign passport and visa.
- REAL ID compliant ID or license from a state that has fully complied with the “REAL ID Act”. A REAL ID compliant ID or license will have a circle with a star. Check your ID Guide for examples. (Additional documentation will be required to prove citizenship and lawful status.)
Secondary identification documents are meant to give customers another set of documents to use to prove identity. For information on requirements to obtain an original driver’s license, permit or identification card, see Primary Identification Documents. Choose one that applies to you.
- All primary documents
- Social Security Card
- Canadian Tribal Card
- Bureau of Indian Affairs card or an Indian Treaty Card. (Some tribal cards are more reliable than the BIA card. DMV’s can make their own determination.)
- State issued Driver license or ID card that has NOT been expired over a year.
- Court order that does not contain the applicant’s date of birth.
- Photographic employer identification card.
- Foreign birth certificate.
- Foreign passport.
- Health insurance card [Such as Blue Cross/Shield, Aetna, or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)].
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or state tax form.
- Marriage license or certificate.
- Individual’s medical records from a doctor or a hospital.
- Military dependent identification.
- Military discharge or separation papers. (DD214) 16. For minors only, Parent or guardian affidavit. The parent or guardian must appear in person and prove their identity and submit a certified or notarized affidavit regarding the child’s identity.
- Gun permit.
- Pilot’s license.
- Certified school record or transcript.
- Photographic school identification card.
- Vehicle title. A vehicle registration is not acceptable.
- Welfare card
- Prison release document or photographic prison identification card (See LP-2090).
- Voter Registration Card
- TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Verification of ALVIN information with OL Photo
Additional Requirements Information
Driver's License Vision Test
A test is required of each driver to determine visual acuity before any license or permit is issued. This includes original, renewal, and duplicate licenses. A tele binocular device is used to check vision. If you normally wear corrective lenses, bring them with you when you apply for any type of license.
To qualify you must have, in each eye or with both eyes together, at least 20/40 vision. If you need corrective lenses in order to qualify, you must wear them while driving. If you fail to qualify because you are unable to see well, you will be denied a license or permit until you are able to qualify.
In lieu of the vision test, you may submit a certified statement from a licensed physician or optometrist stating that your vision meets or exceeds the department’s standards.
License Picture Requirements
When obtaining a photograph for your driver’s license, all hats and head coverings, sunglasses, hair, and theatrical makeup must be removed. Head coverings for religious or medical reasons may remain, but must be moved above the forehead to allow a full facial picture to be taken.
Driver's License Costs & Checking Your Status
Please check our pricing page for permit and licensing fees.
You can track the status of your license or ID using the Central Issuance Card Tracking System.
Give us a call!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us or you can send us an email using our online contact form.