Alaska - How to Obtain an International Driving Permit

ProcedureEdit

Fill in the application form.
Mail the completed application with all required document and the appropriate fee to

AAA MountainWest

1005 E. Dimond Blvd., Ste 2A

Anchorage AK 99515.

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.

Required DocumentsEdit

Mandatory Requirements

State Identity Card
2 recent signed Passport Type Photos (2" x 2") SIGNED ON BACK
Permit fee of $15.00 (NO CASH)
If mailing application, a photocopy of BOTH SIDES of U.S. Driver's License must accompany completed application.
Additional postage in U.S. funds for expedited return mail (optional)

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

Office location

AAA MountainWest

1005 E. Dimond Blvd., Ste 2A

Anchorage AK 99515

Phone: 907-344-4310

EligibilityEdit

To obtain an International Driving Permit you must be at least 18 years old and you must have a valid driving license.

FeesEdit

International Driving Permit: $15.00

ValidityEdit

International Driving Permits remain valid for one year from their date of issuance.

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InstructionsEdit

The State of Alaska does not issue International Driving Permits.
You may apply for an International Driving Permit through AAA.
To complete your application, you will need to be at least 18 years old
You will need an application, along with 2 passport photos and a copy of the front and back of your valid US license. Please contact AAA for further information.

Forms to complete

Follow link for the application form from AAA (American Automobile Association)
http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpapplc.html?association=AAA&clb_id=212&secure=N

Required InformationEdit

Full Legal Name
Place of Birth
Date of Birth
Sex
US Drivers License Number
State of Issue
Expiration Date
Date permit to be effective
Departure date from US
Foreign Address (if known)
Foreign Phone (if known)
Email ID
Country
Social Security Number
Mailing address
Residence address

Need for the DocumentEdit

The IDP is about the same size as your passport book. It lists your name with photo identification, and it translates your driving privileges into 10 different languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and the Scandinavian languages. It's recognized by more than 150 countries. For a complete list, you can see the application form from AAA.

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External LinksEdit

Alaska Division of Administration Division of Motor Vehicles International Driving Permit

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

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