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  Registered in Alaska - Renewing from Outside of Alaska

This section is designed for Alaska residents on vacation outside of Alaska. If you are Active Duty Military or an Alaska resident attending College outside of Alaska, please click on the appropriate link for further information: MILITARY COLLEGE STUDENT

Following are the current options for you to renew your registration (vehicle, snow vehicle, ATV, or trailer). Please begin the process early, if possible, so that you will be assured that you have the new registration before the current registration expiration date. All registrations expire on the LAST day of the registration month.

Please be aware that these procedures do NOT apply to boats. Boats must be registered in the state of primary use.

Be sure to update the ADDRESS on the previous registration or provide it in a letter so that we will know where to mail your registration.

Currently Outside Alaska on Vacation:

If your legal residence address is within the Municipality of Anchorage and your vehicle is subject to emissions requirements, the following items must be mailed to the address shown on the Application for Outside Use Waiver:

  • Application for Outside Use Wavier, completed in full and notarized.
  • Check or money order in the amount of $18.00, payable to the Municipality of Anchorage OR a copy of a current I/M test from the area in which the vehicle is located.
  • Proof that the vehicle is outside of Alaska (not needed if I/M test is provided). Items that may be acceptable include a repair order with identifying vehicle numbers on it, shipping invoices or parking receipts that indicate vehicle numbers or something else that will provide sufficient evidence of the vehicle's location. If you have further questions of the waiver application or what is acceptable as proof, please call 1-907-343-6970 or see the Municipality Web Site.
  • Copy of last Alaska vehicle registration or a letter requesting to renew the vehicle.
  • Check or money order in the amount of $____ (see fees) payable to DMV.
  • Cover letter to DMV requesting your registration and tab be mailed outside of Alaska. Be sure to clearly print the complete address that you would like it to be mailed to.

If your legal residence address is NOT within the Municipality of Anchorage:

  • Make a copy of your last registration OR complete a Vehicle Transaction Application OR send a letter requesting to renew. Include the license plate number and description of the vehicle in your letter.
  • Personalized check or money order. Click here for current Fees
  • Provide a self-addressed envelope or a cover letter advising where you would like the registration and tab mailed to.

Be sure to update the ADDRESS on the previous registration or provide it in a letter so that we will know where to mail your registration.

If your renewal does not require an Outside Use Waiver, please mail your request to:

State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
ATTN: MAILOUTS
1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200
Anchorage AK 99503-3600


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