The Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles notifies vehicle owners of the expiration date of their vehicle registration by mail. Vehicle registrations can be renewed before the expiration date either through the mail, using the DMV's online service, or in person.

[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL BY U.S. MAIL

• Send two completed copies of the registration renewal form, Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) proof (if applicable), and the appropriate payment to:

  State of Alaska
  Division of Motor Vehicle    

[edit] ATTN: MAILOUTS

1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200
Anchorage, AK 99503-3600    

• The completed documents must be submitted before the sixth day of the month in which the registration expires.

[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL VIA THE INTERNET

1. Please ensure that your current address is updated in the DMV records.
2. Go to the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles Online Services website.
3. Have your credit card (Visa or MasterCard) handy to pay for the renewal. Please note that debit cards are not accepted.
4. There is no additional fee for online renewals.

[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL IN PERSON

1. Locate the DMV office in your area or visit an I/M Station.
2. Bring the completed registration renewal form, last issued registration, the pre-bill and I/M inspection certificate (if required) along with a personalized check or money order.
3. There is an additional $10 fee for renewing in person, unless your registration has been expired for more than a year.
4. I/M stations may or may not charge additional fees and require the pre-bill. Please check with your preferred I/M Station for details.
5. Please note that I/M stations cannot process your registration if you do not have two license plates.

[edit] FEES

Registration for different categories of vehicles in Alaska will have different fees that depend on the class and/or weight of the vehicle and range from $20 to $662 as seen here.

[edit] FOR CORRECTIONS

1. Before renewal, check for errors in the pre-printed vehicle renewal notice (pre-bill) that arrived in the mail.
2. For correction or change of address you can use the online services to correct your address before renewing.
3. For any other error send an email to the DMV.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• It may take up to15 days for your new registration card and decals to arrive by mail.
• See Vehicle Registrations for additional details.
• See also Renewing Your License.
• See also Alaska Insurance Center.