Alaska - Renew your vehicle registration

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Procedure

Online Renewal

(Alaska.gov/dmv)

• Follow link to renew through online http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/faq/renewal.htm

In Person

1. Go to a DMV office.
2. Bring the required documents.
   1. Pay the fee.

By Mail

1. Attach the required documents.
2. Mail the request to

State of Alaska

Division of Motor Vehicles

ATTN: MAILOUTS

1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200

Anchorage AK 99503-3600

Through Registration Only Station

• Registrations can be processed at several Registration Only Stations.
• Some stations charge an additional fee for processing the registration. If this is a concern to you, please check directly with the station prior to renewing your registration.
• If you do not have a pre-bill, some stations can still issue you a registration. Please check directly with the station for this information.
• If you do not have two license plates, the Registration Only Stations cannot process your registration.

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Required Documents

• Pre-bill
• Copy of your last registration
• Vehicle Transaction Application or a letter requesting to renew

Office Locations & Contacts

Follow link for DMV office contact information and Location http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/office/index.htm

Mailing address:

State of Alaska

Division of Motor Vehicles

ATTN: MAILOUTS

1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200

Anchorage AK 99503-3600

Eligibility

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Fees

Non-Commercial - Biennial

$100.00: Passenger Vehicles & Motorhomes (For LEASED vehicles, see Commercial Fees)

$100.00: Trucks & Cargo Vans under 10,000 pounds (Trucks and vans in a business name or over 10,000 lbs. are automatically registered as commercial vehicles.)

$30.00: Trailers

$60.00: Motorcycles

$68.00: Farm Vehicles

$160.00: Taxicabs

Commercial Biennial^ (Including all LEASED vehicles) ^Check with DMV for Annual fees

$180.00: 0 - 5,000 pounds

$268.00: 5,001 - 12,000 pounds

$516.00: 12,001 - 18,000 pounds

$662.00: 18,001 and over

$300.00: Tour Buses

$20.00: Trailers (One time fee)

Miscellaneous Fees

$15.00:Title / Duplicate Title

$15.00: Lien Recording

$2.00: I/M Administrative Fee

$5.00: Specialty Plate Transfer

$2.00: Duplicate Registration

$5.00: Duplicate License Plates

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• All registrations expire on the LAST day of the registration month. Alaska law requires two license plates on passenger vehicles, trucks and vans. If you do not have two plates, please apply for a new set of plates. Motorcycles and trailers require one license plate.
• Your address must be correct on DMV records in order to renew over the Internet. The easiest way to know if it is correct is whether or not you received a registration PRE-BILL at your current address. If you did not, or if your pre-bill was forwarded from your previous address, please do not renew using online services without first updating the address. If your address is incorrect and you are unable to update your address using this system, please renew by mail.

NOTE: If your registration is expired or due to expire within 30 days E-mail ALASKA DMV for procedures. Please provide your current mailing and residence addresses, along with the license plate number of the vehicle you wish to renew.

If you use option to renew by internet, you must have a valid MasterCard or VISA (credit card - not debit card) and your ADDRESS MUST BE CORRECT BEFORE you renew. Your registration and tab will be mailed within two business days from successful renewal. Please E-mail ALASKA DMV if you do not receive the items within 14 days.

Required Information

• 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 Document

The following registration options apply to cars, trucks, vans, snowmachines, ATVs, motorcycles, trailers and boats. (Alaska does not title or register camper shells.) Please begin the process early to assure that you have the new registration before the current registration expiration date.

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External Links

Registration Renewal Information:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv%5Creg%5Crenew.htm

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