State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
Standard Operating Procedures
SOP No.: R-160 Page No.: 1
Effective: July 1, 2006
Subject: Supersedes: R-160 Dated: 9/12/01
TRIP PERMITS
Form No.: 817, 844
Statute: AS 28.10.151 Regulation: 2 AAC 92.180

Fees | Non-Resident Permit | Requirements

There are two types of trip permits available for motor vehicle operators, which allow the movement of specific vehicles for a limited amount of time, in lieu of an Alaska registration:

  • One-Way Trip Permit (Form 817)
  • Non-Resident Commercial Vehicle Permit (Form 844)

Trip permits are not to be issued in order to circumvent normal registration procedures.

ONE-WAY TRIP PERMIT

Unless otherwise specified, one-way trip permits are valid for non-commercial moves:

  • Transporting a non-completed vehicle under construction. [AS 28.10.151]
  • To transport a vehicle for the purpose of inspecting, weighing or meeting other requirements of the Division. [AS 28.10.151]
  • Rebuilding, dismantling or removing the vehicle permanently from the highways, vehicular ways and areas of the state. [AS 28.10.151]
  • Transporting personal goods or equipment on a single continuous trip by a noncircular route. Valid up to 20 days. [2 AAC 92.180]
  • Transporting an unladen commercial vehicle making a single continuous trip by a noncircular route. Valid up to 10 days. [AS 28.10.151]
  • Obtaining an emission inspection for a vehicle with an expired registration. Valid up to 5 days. [AS 28.10.151]

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APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS:

1.   The applicant should submit evidence of vehicle ownership and vehicle identification. If identification is not available, the applicant must provide an affidavit stating they are the rightful possessor of the vehicle.
2.   Complete the application in full. Note: Some permits have a maximum amount of time they can be issued for. The permit does not have to start on the day that the permit is issued. Ask the customer what dates they plan to move the vehicle and enter the dates on the form. The dates should be reasonable for the type of move and where the vehicle is being moved to.
3.   Fees are $5.00 per permit. AS 28.10.441 (7)
4.   Enter the fees using the license plate and last two of VIN or entire VIN, when possible. Use the miscellaneous fee screen and the code of M01.
5.   Give the original to the customer to carry in the vehicle during transit.
6.   Place the yellow copy in your daily batch work.

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NON-RESIDENT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PERMIT

These permits allow the temporary operation of commercial vehicles in Alaska. The vehicles must be currently registered in another jurisdiction. The applicant must present a copy or the original of the current registration for verification. These permits are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.

If the vehicle will be operated more than 30 days in Alaska, it may be beneficial to obtain a regular registration. This may be accomplished through normal registration procedures (R-105) or Dual Registration (R-345).

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FEES & CODES

VEHICLE TYPE
REGISTRATION
FEE CODE

Truck, Van, Truck Tractor or Commercial Bus
$350
M18
All other Commercial Vehicles (including a trailer or a semi-trailer)
$ 10
M17

NOTE: A separate permit must be issued for each vehicle and trailer.

A certificate of temporary registration under this section may be issued for a commercial vehicle even if a certificate of temporary registration has previously been issued for a vehicle and has expired. There is no limit to the number of permits that may be issued in a year or in a biennial period.

Send completed books with the yellow copies to:

ATTN: Betty Fairclough
DOT&PF / DIVISION OF MS&CVE
12050 INDUSTRY WAY, Building O, Suite 6
ANCHORAGE, AK 99515

Cross Reference:

R-027 Buses T-090 Temporary Permits
R-100 Trailers    
R-105 Trucks/Cargo Vans    
R-345 Commercial Vehicles - Dual Registration    

HISTORY:

7/1/2006: Regulation change from 13 AAC 70.250 (c) to 2 AAC 92.180

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