Non-U.S. Citizen Eligibility

Visiting and resident Non-U.S. Citizens:

In accordance with Alaska Statute 28.15.101(d), the Alaska DMV may issue a driver’s license and/or identification card with a duration of less than 8 years to match the expiration date of your authorized stay in the United States. All documents provided must be original, valid, and unexpired.

DMV uses the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program to verify your immigration information.  Upon application for an original or renewal of your Alaska Driver’s license or ID card, please be prepared to present your immigration documents issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USCIS/DHS). This may include any I-797 forms that extend your stay to specific dates or periods of time. The SAVE system may instantly verify your information. Please NOTE: Sometimes it may need to go to secondary verification by USCIS personnel and may take approximately 2 months to complete. Please refer to the SAVE tab below.

If you have become a U.S. Citizen since your last Alaska driver’s license or identification card was issued, please bring your unexpired U.S. Passport, Passport Card, or Certificate of Naturalization. If you have had a change in status, please bring updated original immigration documents to the DMV. If you have had a name change provide name change documents like marriage license, divorce decree, or court judgments. See below for more options.

For detailed information on how to update or obtain duplicate immigration status or citizenship documents please visit, https://www.uscis.gov/

For information on updating or applying for a U.S. Passport or Passport card please visit, https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

For classes requiring an I-94, you must visit cbp.gov/i-94 to print a copy to include with your application.

I-94 FACT SHEET

NOTE: All documents used must be valid and unexpired. Please check your documents carefully before applying. Proof of SSN may be required dependent on status. Additional documentation may be required, please visit your local DMV office if you have questions.

Am I eligible for and Alaska License, Permit, or ID card?

If your admittance class is in the ELIGIBLE tab below, then you are able to get a driver's license or identification card as outlined in that section. To be sure of your eligibility or for additional information please contact us here: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/EmailUs/.

Designators to display on an ID card

Please visit each of these webpages to learn more about designators that can be displayed on your ID card. To apply for them, please mark your selection on the D1 application.

• Veteran – https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/military.htm
• Organ donor – https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/organdon.htm
• Invisible disability - https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/designator.htm
• Have a doctor complete this form to submit with your D1 application.

Alcohol Restricted ID card

Due to circumstances, you may have been directed to get an alcohol restricted ID card which is an ID card with a “J” restriction. This assists in limiting the purchase or access to alcohol for some duration of time. This can be implemented by state government or self-imposed. Surrender any non-restricted license and ID cards and apply for the “J” restricted ID card by submitting a completed D1 application. The fee is an additional $50.

Required Documents to get an ID card

Listed below are the types of documents and examples of each. If you are unable to obtain any of these documents, please contact us for other possible options. When applying, please bring one of each type to the DMV.

Primary Documents

Proof of your Legal name, Date of Birth, and lawful presence (called the "primary document")
These documents are acceptable for proving your legal name and date of birth. Please bring one:

• An original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate from Vital Statistics.
• Passport or passport card issued by the United States or US Territory.
• A foreign passport with appropriate immigration status forms issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
• A resident alien, temporary resident alien, or employment work authorization document issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
• An Alaska instruction permit or Alaska State Identification card.
• Certificate of Citizenship, Naturalization, or Birth Abroad.

Please Note: If your legal name is different than what is printed on your primary document, you must bring document(s) that provide proof of your name change. You must update your name with Social Security before changing your name with DMV.

Residential Address

Proof of your principal residence
The following items are acceptable for proving your principal residence. The document must show your residence address, not a post office box or other mail cache facility. Please bring one:

• Utility bill
• Alaska voter registration card
• Alaska title and/or registration (Issued at least 30 days prior to application)
• Paycheck Stub
• 1st class mail
• Change of address confirmation from USPS
• Tribal ID card for remote address within tribal area
• School Records
• Insurance documents
• Canceled check or bank statement
• Legitimate lease or mortgage documents
• Letter from employer, bank, utility, charitable organization, etc. on letterhead verifying applicant’s residence address

Social Security

Social Security Number, in accordance with AS 28.15.061(b)(4)

If you have a Social Security Number, you must put it on your application. The information on your application must verify with Social Security’s records.

If you do not have a Social Security Number, you must provide documentation from the Social Security Administration verifying that you have not been issued a number

Name Change

Proof of Name Change (if you have changed your legal name)

If you have had a name change, the DMV must be able to establish a connection between your old name, new name, and any names in between through the documents below. The documents 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 (referencing previous and adjudicated name)
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Name Change (referencing previous and adjudicated name)

NOTE: A name may not be added that is not otherwise found in linked documents. This can be done through an amended certificate or through a court-issued Certificate of Name Change.

Duplicate

A duplicate license may be obtained if you obtained your last license or ID card at an Alaska DMV office.  Please visit our duplicate page for details.

Renewal

In-person renewal is required to verify immigration documents and status - or to verify proof of U.S. citizenship upon becoming a U.S. citizen.  Current, unexpired Primary Documents are required again. Please visit your local DMV office or DMV business partner for assistance.