What to bring to the Alaska DMV for your permit

The documents, one from each group

In off-highway rural communities, the DMV accepts other proof of address, such as a heating oil bill, a tribal ID card or a notarized letter from a VPSO, State Trooper or city official.

• Identity and date of birth: an original or certified U.S. birth certificate from Vital Statistics, a U.S. passport or passport card, a foreign passport with your USCIS immigration papers, a USCIS resident or work authorization card, an Alaska ID card or instruction permit, or a certificate of citizenship, naturalization or birth abroad. Hospital and baptism certificates don’t count.
• Alaska street address: a utility bill, pay stub, bank statement or canceled check, school record, insurance papers, lease or mortgage papers, first-class mail, an Alaska voter card, or a letter on letterhead from an employer, bank or utility. It must show a street address, not a P.O. box.
• Social Security number: you don’t need the card, but the number must match Social Security’s records. If you’ve never had one, bring a letter from Social Security saying so.
• Name change papers, if your name doesn’t match your birth certificate or passport: originals or certified copies, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order, that link every name. Update your name with Social Security first.

Under 18: parental consent

A parent or guardian signs the consent on the back of Form D1 at the office. If they can’t come, bring a notarized Form 433 (or Form 433M for a motorcycle permit). You also need proof of the relationship, such as your birth certificate, or court papers for a guardian.

Step-parents, foster parents and probation officers can’t sign. A spouse 18 or older can, and so can a temporary custodian with a notarized power of attorney. For unusual cases, call the DMV on 907-269-5551.

REAL ID: one extra proof of address

A REAL ID is optional in Alaska unless you have a CDL. You need it, or a passport, to board domestic flights. The documents are the same, except you bring two proofs of your Alaska address instead of one, and you must apply in person.

There’s no REAL ID version of the instruction permit. As of October 2026, choosing REAL ID adds $20 to a license or ID card.

Getting an Alaska ID card instead

Any Alaska resident can get a state ID card, children included, and no parental consent is needed. You bring the same documents and Form D1.

As of October 2026 it costs $15, or $35 as a REAL ID. If you’re 60 or older, a standard ID is free and a REAL ID is $20. It’s valid for up to 8 years, and if you’re under 21 it expires 90 days after your 21st birthday.