RENEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION

You can begin renewing your vehicle registration up to 3 months before it expires. All registrations expire on the last day of the month. A reminder postcard will be mailed about 2 months before your expiration date.

Please keep your mailing address updated so you don’t miss important notices. you can update your address online.

About Expiration Dates

When a vehicle is first registered in Alaska, it is assigned a permanent renewal month, which stays the same even if the vehicle is sold. If the registration has been expired less than one year, you must pay the full two‑year fee, starting from the month it originally expired. This applies even if you recently purchased the vehicle or if it was not driven during the lapse. If the registration has been expired more than one year, or if the previous owner did not pay registration fees, the registration cycle will reset and a new expiration month will be assigned.

Do I Qualify for Permanent Registration?

You may qualify for permanent registration if you: Are 65 or older, have a qualifying disability, or choose to purchase a Z‑tab permanent registration.

 To apply complete the application online. 

How Can I Renew My Registration?

ONLINE

The fastest and least expensive way to You may renew up to 3 months before expiration.

  • Renew within 1 year after expiration, your new registration will be valid for 2 years from the original expiration date.

  • Renew after or more than 1 year expired, you will receive a new expiration month, and your registration will be valid for 2 years from the renewal date. 

IN-PERSON 

A $10 walk‑in fee applies for in‑person renewals. You can avoid this fee by renewing online.

 

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