Reinstating a Driver's License in Alaska

Reinstatement steps depend on why the license was lost; most cases are submitted through DMV Online Services (myAlaska). Typical steps: complete and sign the D1 application, pass the written test and vision test if required, provide SR-22 proof dated within 30 days if required, take a road test if revoked more than 5 years, and pay the reinstatement fee through the electronic invoice emailed to you. Reinstatement fees: $100 for one administrative action (non-DUI), $200 for one DUI/refusal, $250 for one DUI/refusal plus any administrative actions, $250 for two administrative actions, $500 for two DUIs/refusals plus any administrative actions, in addition to the license fee. Questions: (907) 269-5551.

The DMV must suspend for points accumulation, for operating or owning an uninsured vehicle involved in a crash, and for driving in violation of license restrictions. Revocation is required for convictions including DUI, chemical-test refusal, driving while suspended or revoked, reckless driving, leaving an injury crash, and eluding police. A suspension continues past its end date until the driver reinstates, pays a reinstatement fee, and files proof of future financial responsibility (usually an SR-22).

No limited 'work purpose' license is available for a points suspension or a refusal revocation. After a misdemeanor DUI, a limited license may be available after the first 30 days (first offense) or 90 days (later offenses), with an ignition interlock in every vehicle driven, SR-22 insurance and a $100 application fee. A felony-DUI limited license requires participation in or completion of a Wellness/Therapeutic Court. A limited license for work or medical care may be available after a mandatory-insurance suspension if there was no such suspension in the previous 10 years.