LICENSE RENEWAL - TURNING 21

Your license or ID card is valid for 90 days after your 21st birthday, giving you ample time to renew your driver's license. For Alaska residents attending college outside the state, it may be necessary to plan ahead for renewing your license or to take extra measures to ensure you remain legally permitted 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 offer a grace period once a license has expired. Driving with an expired license is illegal. If your license has been expired for over a year, or if you have acquired a license from another state, you will need to renew your license in person upon your return to Alaska. This renewal process 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.
  • Then 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. The 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.

We are here to assist you. Feel free to reach out.