License Renewal - Turning 21

Your license or ID card expires 90 days after your 21st birthday to allow you time to renew your driver license. If you are an Alaska resident attending college outside of Alaska, you may have to prepare in advance to renew your license or take additional steps to ensure that you are legal to drive.

You are required to pass an Alcohol & Drug Awareness Test to renew a license after turning 21 years of age.

Please Note: Alaska does not have a grace period after a license expires. Once your license is expired, it is not legal for you to drive. If you allow your license to expire over a year or obtained a license in another state, you must renew your license in person when you return to Alaska which includes passing the general knowledge test.

How do I renew my license?

• You will have to pass the Alcohol Awareness Test and have your driving record updated.
• You can take the test online here: Alcohol Awareness Test then contact us to inform us that you passed to add it to your record, OR
• Visit a local DMV office, take the test to have it added to your record.
• Once the test is recorded on your record, you will be able to renew your driver license or identification card after your 21st birthday online.

Alternatively, a temporary license may be available if you will be returning to Alaska soon and your license is expiring prior to your return. You may apply on-line here.

How long will it take to get my renewed license?

Your new driver license or identification card will come to you in two stages.

1. You will receive a paper temporary license in your email a week after you apply online or same day if you apply in-person.
2. he actual driver license card will be mailed to you, which should be received in approximately 2-4 weeks. You may track the progress of your card at: Track My Card. Please note that the Post Office will not forward DMV

The license or ID card will be sent to the mailing address you provide on your application. Be sure that the mailing address you provide is a deliverable address, even if it is out-of-state. You can update your mailing address here before renewing or ordering a replacement license or ID card.

How can I get help?

Please contact us for assistance with further questions.