PROVISIONAL LICENSES (FOR AGES 16 AND 17)

You have just turned 16! With at least six months of experience holding a learner's permit and a commendable driving record behind you, and having successfully passed the road test, you're now eligible to upgrade to a provisional driver's license.

This license offers you more flexibility and independence on the road compared to a learner's permit. Nonetheless, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the important restrictions that remain in place.

Provisional License FAQs

If you are under 16, you want to apply for a learner's permit.

If you are over 18, you want to apply for your first driver's license.

To obtain your provisional license, you are required to complete a road test. You can schedule  a road test by:

 

Additionally, the DMV offers specialized services tailored to meet the needs of residents in Alaska's remote areas. For guidance on navigating licensing challenges specific to rural communities, please consult the guide to rural driving.

Once you have passed a non-commercial road test you may schedule an appointment or visit your local DMV office or license processing business partner to have a provisional license issued. See available locations here.

Please note Parental Consent is required on every driving credential application for anyone under the age of 18.

  • You must be at least 16 years old or older.
  • You must have held a learner's permit for a minimum of six (6) months
  • You cannot have been convicted of a traffic violation or had your license suspended or revoked in the previous six months from the date of application. 
  • Completed Parental Consent (form 433).
    • Birth Certificate (with parental name change documents, as applicable)
    • Adoption documents
    • Guardianship documents
    • Call the DMV regarding unique situations 907-269-5551.
    • Proof of relationship to minor, examples include:
  • Completed Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification card Application (form D1).
  • Pay applicable fees.

  • You may not carry passengers under the age of 21, except siblings.
  • You may not drive between 1:00 & 5:00 a.m.

Exceptions:

  • unless accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years of age that is licensed to drive the type or class of vehicle being driven.
  • unless driving to or from your place of employment or within the scope of your employment.  All driving must be along the most direct route.

If you are found guilty of breaking a traffic law, you will be required to wait six months before you are eligible to apply for your provisional driver's license.

Additionally, accumulating traffic citations that add up to 6 or more points within a 12-month period, or 9 or more points within a 24-month period, mandates enrollment in a nationally certified defensive driving course. Failure to complete this course may result in the DMV suspending your driving privileges.

Violating the restrictions incurs an infraction, carrying a penalty of $200.00 and a 2-point violation, which will be recorded on your driving history.

More information on Parental Consent

WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN FOR PARENTAL CONSENT:

  1. Natural Parents – the following documents could be presented:
    1. Applicant’s birth certificate* that is in English or accompanied by a certificate of translation that includes a parent’s legal name can be used to verify the relationship.
      • birth certificates can be original, certified copies, or scans found in prior transactions
    2. Military Identification such as a Common Access Card. The card would need to:
      • Identify the minor
      • “Child” must be stated as the relationship
      • List the parent’s legal name as a parent or “sponsor”

Note: if a parent’s previous/maiden name appears on either document and that parent has changed their name, they must:

1.     present a marriage certificate or other name change document showing the name change

2.     if they’ve conducted a name change with the DMV previously, then the DMV may locate a record to support this

 

2. Spouse who is at least 18-years old may consent for a minor. A certified marriage certificate is required to verify the relationship.

3. Legal guardian. A legal guardian is defined as one who is appointed by the courts and presents court documents so stating. [AS 13.06.050 (20)] "Guardian" means a person who has qualified as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person in accordance with testamentary or court appointment but excludes a person who is merely a guardian “ad litem”.

4. A person who has temporary custody of the minor while the parents are out-of-state may sign providing the person presents:

    • A notarized Power of Attorney (POA) from either parent. Generally, you will be presented with a General POA or a Limited POA. A General POA is definitely acceptable. A Limited POA, however, must specifically authorize the person to sign for the specific type of license or permit and state that they (the parent) will assume financial responsibility.

5. Employees of the Division of Family and Youth Services, Office of Children’s Services. Such employees must sign the Parental Consent Section using their own legal name (this means they would sign consent as “John James Smith” as opposed to “John James Smith/OCS”). No relationship document is needed, however they must provide proof that they are an employee of OCS. This can be done by verifying their Employee ID or you can look up their employee status in the State of Alaska Employee Directory.

6. When there is no living parent or legal guardian, a “responsible adult” who consents to accept financial responsibility for the minor may sign.

 

WHO IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONSENT FOR A LICENSE OR PERMIT:

·         Step-parents

·         Foster-parents

·         Probation officers and correction officers (For minors in temporary custody of the Department of Health and Social Services.)

 

MOTORCYCLE PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT

Both parents or guardians are required to give consent for Motorcycle Instruction Permits or Motorcycle Licenses for Applicants under 18-years of age.

 

WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT [AS 28.15.071(d)]

Parents or guardians may withdraw consent at any time prior to a minor’s 18th birthday by notifying the DMV in writing. (Form 424 - Withdrawal of Parental Consent)

This written withdrawal of consent must be signed by the person who originally gave consent for the license to be issued, and it must be notarized or witnessed by a DMV employee. This letter should be addressed to Anchorage Driver Services. If mailing the withdrawal, the minor’s license should be enclosed with the letter withdrawing consent. The withdrawal form may be emailed to doa.dmv.ads@alaska.gov

In any case the DMV will issue an order canceling the license or permit until such time as the licensee has reached the age of 18 or a new consent is obtained.

Motorcycle Withdrawal of Consent: While both parents/guardians are needed to provide consent, either parent/guardian may withdraw consent for a motorcycle permit/license.

 

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