Alaska - How to Obtain a Learner's or Instruction permit

ProcedureEdit

Go to a DMV Office.
Completed the Permit Application Form(Form 478).
Provide required documents.
Pass a written test.
Pass a vision test.
Pay the fee.

Required DocumentsEdit

Valid Identity card
Age proof
Residential proof
Social Security Card

Legal name & date of birth (primary document)

The following documents are acceptable for proving legal name and date of birth. If your legal name is different than what is printed on your birth certificate, you will need to bring in the document(s) that provide proof of the name change, unless you have previously obtained an Alaska learner's permit or Alaska State ID card in your current name.

An original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate (From Vital Statistics)
If you were born in Puerto Rico, click here for important information
Passport (Issued by the United States or Canada. Must be current.)
An Alaska learner's permit or Alaska State Identification card.
Military Identification for active duty, retiree or reservist.
Certificate of Citizenship, Naturalization or Birth Abroad.
Passport issued from another country, with appropriate immigration documents.

Name Change

The document provided must be an original or certified copy of the original issued by a government agency.

U.S. Passport (Must be current)
Amended birth certificate
Certified adoption papers, marriage certificate, court order or divorce decree
Certificate of Dissolution, Divorce or Annulment
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Name Change

Social Security Card

Original Social Security Card ( Metal and laminated cards are not acceptable).
Letter from the Social Security Administration verifying your name and number.
Letter from the Social Security Administration verifying you have never been assigned a social security number.

Note: If a number has been assigned to you, it is required on the application. For information regarding your social security number, please see the following: http://www.ssa.gov

Residence Address

The following items are acceptable for proving residency. The document must show your residence address, not a post office box or other mail cache facility.

Utility bill
Alaska voter registration card
Alaska title and/or registration (Issued at least 30 days prior to application)
Paycheck Stub
Medical Assistance card
Public Assistance card
Cancelled check or bank statement
Mortgage or rental documents

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Driver Licensing Office

http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/office/index.htm

EligibilityEdit

The applicant must be at least 14 years of age he is eligible to obtain learners or instruction permit.

FeesEdit

Instruction Permit (IA, IB, IC, IE, IM, IP) - $15.00 Original;

Note

Please be aware that the Alaska DMV does not accept non-personalized checks. Your name and address must be pre-printed on any check to be acceptable.

ValidityEdit

A permit issued to an applicant that is 19 or 20 years old will expire 90 days after the applicant's 21st birthday. [AS 28.15.099] All other permits are valid for two years from the date of issue.

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

An applicant for a learner's or instruction permit must be at least 14 years of age.
If the applicant is under 18 years of age, they must have parental consent to obtain an original, duplicate or to renew a permit.
Effective July 1, 2007 - A permit can be renewed ONE TIME, ONLY.
The applicant will be required to pass the written knowledge test, a vision test and pay a fee prior to being issued a learner's or instruction permit.
A permit issued to an applicant that is 19 or 20 years old will expire 90 days after the applicant's 21st birthday. [AS 28.15.099] All other permits are valid for two years from the date of issue.
If a driver has a learner's permit from another state, they must obtain an Alaska learner's permit before driving in Alaska.
The applicant must pass an alcohol and drug awareness knowledge test to renew their permit or to upgrade from a permit to a license. [AS 28.15.085]
In order to drive with a permit, you must be accompanied by a person age 21 years or older that has a minimum of 1 year driving experience.
This person must have a valid driver license and occupy the passenger seat next to you at all times.
If you have been issued an Alaska State ID and your name has not changed since the ID was issued, the following does not apply to you.
Once you have been issued a driver license for a specific class of vehicle, you would no longer be eligible to obtain a permit for that specific class of vehicle.

Required InformationEdit

Full Legal Name
Place of Birth
Date of Birth
Sex
Height, Weight, Hair color, Eye color
Country
Social Security Number
Mailing address
Residence address
Citizenship
Name of Parent or Guardian legal name
Parent or Guardian Driving license number
Signature of parent or Guardian (in front of DMV representatives)

Need for the DocumentEdit

A driving license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Before obtaining driving license every person should obtain their learners or instruction permit. You can obtain your learners or instruction permit by following the procedure.

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External LinksEdit

Alaska Division of Administration Division of Motor Vehicles - Learner's or Instruction Permit

http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/permit.htm

If you live in RURAL Alaska, please follow link

http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/rural.htm

Press Release regarding Alcohol Awareness Test.

http://housemajority.org/item.php?id=ramr20081016-632

Original Alaska Permit

http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/original.htm

Driver License & Reinstatement Fees

http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/fees.htm

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