Real IDs
APPLYING FOR AN ALASKA REAL ID?
Most people will have the common items required to successfully apply for a Real ID. To be issued an Alaska Real ID driver license, permit or ID card, you must demonstrate the following three things:
PROVE WHO YOU ARE:
You’ll need (TWO) of these documents.
- Current US Passport
- Current Driver’s License or ID
- Birth Certificate (if your name has changed due to adoption, marriage or divorce you will need to bring in your marriage license or court documents for the name change)
PROVIDE YOUR SSN:
You’ll need (ONE) of the following:
- Know your social security number
- Proof that you do not have a social security number. For example: a letter from the Social Security Administration.
PROVE WHERE YOU LIVE:
You’ll need (TWO) of these documents that prove where you physically live, one of the two dated within the last 90 days. Below are a few ideas:
- Current Utility Bill (even if it is mailed to a PO Box, it may have your physical address as the service address)
- Vehicle Registration card that was issued over 30 days ago
- Pay Stub
- Voters Registration card
- Mortgage documents
All documents presented must be unaltered certified originals, certified amended originals, or true copies certified by the issuing agency. Documents must be valid and unexpired and may not be laminated. Foreign documents must have certified English translation.
You may have extenuating circumstances and be unable to provide the items listed above, don’t worry, there is an extensive list of alternatives, acceptable documents below. If you cannot prove each of the required elements with the documents set forth below, you may be eligible to apply for a standard card. These guidelines may not cover every situation. Knowledge, vision, and/or other eligibility criteria may apply to your individual situation.
PROVIDE NAME CHANGE HISTORY:
If your name has changed due to marriage, divorce, adoption or any other reason. Multiple documents may be required to show all name changes.
- Adoption documents that contain the legal name as a result of the adoption
- A name change document that contains the legal name both before and after the name change
- A certificate, declaration, or registration document verifying the formation of a marriage, civil union or domestic partnership
- Dissolution of marriage/civil union/domestic partnership document that contains the legal name as a result of the court action
ACCEPTABLE PROOF: THE EXTENDED LIST
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
- Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate (issued by a city, county, or state vital statistics office)
- Certified copy of birth certificate from a U.S. Territory. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued on or after July 1, 2010
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen
- Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
- Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card
- Valid/unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Card (I-766)
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Lawful Status: Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Authorization to be in the US
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
- Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate (issued by a city, county, or state vital statistics office)
- Certified copy of birth certificate from a U.S. Territory. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued on or after July 1, 2010
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen
- Certificate of Citizenship
- U.S. Adoption Order w/birth information
- Certificate of Naturalization
- I-551 Resident Alien / Permanent Resident Card
- I-766 Employment Authorization Card
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SSN: These documents will prove your Social Security Number (Only necessary if SSN is individually required)
- Social security card (not laminated or metal)
- W-2 form
- Social Security Administration (SSA) 1099 form
- Non-SSA-1099 form
- Pay stub with full SSN
- I am ineligible for a social security number, a letter from SSA may be required
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Primary Residency: Two documents from below must be presented with one of the two documents being dated within 90 days. Documents must be originals and can not be hand written. Resident documents may have account numbers and balances redacted.
- Rental or Lease Agreement with the signature of the owner/landlord and the tenant/resident
- Deed or Title to residential real property
- Mortgage bill
- Home utility bills (including cellular phone)
- Employment documents
- Insurance documents, including medical, dental, vision, life, home, rental and vehicle
- An official document prepared and mailed to you by the IRS (1099 or W-2)
- Change of address confirmation by the U.S. Postal Service.
- Property tax bill or statement
- Faith-Based documents that include name and address of organization
- Records from a financial institution/bank
- Voter registration confirmation letter or postcard issued by The Alaska Division of Elections
- Proof of payment of resident tuition at a public institution of higher education in Alaska
- A Letter on letterhead from a homeless shelter, shelter for abused women, nonprofit entity, faith-based organization, employer or government agency within the United States attesting that the applicant resides in Alaska
- Alaska Certificate of Vehicle Titles or Registration (Issued At Least 30 Days Prior To The Date of Application)
- Alaska Tribal Card (For non-standard remote Alaska addresses only, within the tribal area indicated on the card)Address Verification Documents for the parent can be used for a minor child. If the minors last name differs you must provide legal documents showing the reason for the difference. Examples would be marriage license, divorce decree, legal name change etc.
Standard Alaska Drivers License
To be issued a Standard Alaska driver license, permit or ID card, you must prove the following elements: your full legal name, identity, date of birth, lawful status in the United States, and proof of residential address.
All documents presented must be unaltered certified originals, certified amended originals, or true copies certified by the issuing agency. Documents must be valid and unexpired and may not be laminated. Foreign documents must have certified English translation.
Primary Identification Documents: (one from this list)
The following documents are acceptable for proving legal name and date of birth. If the applicant’s legal name is different from what is printed on their primary document, they will need to bring in the document(s) that provide proof of the name change.
- An original or certified copy of a U.S. Birth Certificate (From Vital Statistics)
- U.S. passport (must be current)
- U.S. passport card, Issued by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- An Alaska learner’s permit, driver license or State Identification card.
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Certificate of Naturalization
- U.S. Government issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Passport issued from another country including Canada, with appropriate immigration documents.
- I-551 – Residence Alien Card issued since 1997. * I-688A or B – Employment Authorization
- I-766 – Employment Authorization
- SEVIS I-20 Form (Signed by school in Alaska) with valid foreign passport and visa.
- REAL ID compliant ID or license from a state that has fully complied with the “REAL ID Act”. A REAL ID compliant ID or license will have a circle with a star. Check your ID Guide for examples. (Additional documentation will be required to prove citizenship and lawful status.)
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Secondary Identification Documents: (one from this list)
Secondary identification documents are meant to give customers another set of documents to use to prove identity. Secondary documents are to be used to obtain a duplicate or to renew an Alaska driver’s license, permit, or identification card. For information on requirements to obtain an original driver’s license, permit or identification card, see Primary Identification Documents.
- All primary documents
- Social Security Card
- Canadian Tribal Card
- Bureau of Indian Affairs card or an Indian Treaty Card. (Some tribal cards are more reliable than the BIA card. DMV’s can make their own determination.)
- State issued Driver license or ID card that has NOT been expired over a year.
- Court order that does not contain the applicant’s date of birth.
- Photographic employer identification card.
- Foreign birth certificate.
- Foreign passport.
- Health insurance card [Such as Blue Cross/Shield, Aetna, or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)].
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or state tax form.
- Marriage license or certificate.
- Individual’s medical records from a doctor or a hospital.
- Military dependent identification.
- Military discharge or separation papers. (DD214) 16. For minors only, Parent or guardian affidavit. The parent or guardian must appear in person and prove their identity and submit a certified or notarized affidavit regarding the child’s identity.
- Gun permit.
- Pilot’s license.
- Certified school record or transcript.
- Photographic school identification card.
- Vehicle title. A vehicle registration is not acceptable.
- Welfare card
- Prison release document or photographic prison identification card (See LP-2090).
- Voter Registration Card
- TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Verification of ALVIN information with OL Photo
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Proof of Physical Residence Address: (one from this list)
An applicant must present documentation that contains both the applicant’s name and address of principal residence. This cannot be a post office box or mail cache facility. The proof of residence address may consist of:
- Utility Bill
- Alaska Voter Registration Card
- Alaska title and/or registration (Issued at least 30 days prior to application.)
- Paycheck Stub
- Medical Assistance Card
- Public Assistance Card
- Cancelled Check or Bank Statement
- Mortgage or rental documents
- Hotel document showing 60 consecutive days of residency
- Shelter document
- Voter Registration Card
- Letter from employer on letterhead verifying applicant’s residence address
CDL – Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Now Available! Commercial licensing permits, renewals and original licenses are available through our DMV services office in Kenai!
Commercial driver licenses are required to be Real ID compliant and must provide proof of residency documents with each issuance.
PROVE WHO YOU ARE:
You’ll need (TWO) of these documents.
- Current US Passport
- Current Driver’s License or ID
- Birth Certificate (if your name has changed due to adoption, marriage or divorce you will need to bring in your marriage license or court documents for the name change)
PROVIDE YOUR SSN:
You’ll need (ONE) of the following:
- Know your social security number
- Proof that you do not have a social security number. For example: a letter from the Social Security Administration.
PROVE WHERE YOU LIVE:
You’ll need (TWO) of these documents that prove where you physically live, one of the two dated within the last 90 days. Below are a few ideas:
- Current Utility Bill (even if it is mailed to a PO Box, it may have your physical address as the service address)
- Vehicle Registration card that was issued over 30 days ago
- Pay Stub
- Voters Registration card
- Mortgage documents
All documents presented must be unaltered certified originals, certified amended originals, or true copies certified by the issuing agency. Documents must be valid and unexpired and may not be laminated. Foreign documents must have certified English translation.
You may have extenuating circumstances and be unable to provide the items listed above, don’t worry, there is an extensive list of alternatives, acceptable documents below. If you cannot prove each of the required elements with the documents set forth below, you may be eligible to apply for a standard card. These guidelines may not cover every situation. Knowledge, vision, and/or other eligibility criteria may apply to your individual situation.
PROVIDE NAME CHANGE HISTORY:
If your name has changed due to marriage, divorce, adoption or any other reason. Multiple documents may be required to show all name changes.
- Adoption documents that contain the legal name as a result of the adoption
- A name change document that contains the legal name both before and after the name change
- A certificate, declaration, or registration document verifying the formation of a marriage, civil union or domestic partnership
- Dissolution of marriage/civil union/domestic partnership document that contains the legal name as a result of the court action
ACCEPTABLE PROOF: THE EXTENDED LIST
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
- Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate (issued by a city, county, or state vital statistics office)
- Certified copy of birth certificate from a U.S. Territory. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued on or after July 1, 2010
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen
- Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
- Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card
- Valid/unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Card (I-766)
~ AND ~
Lawful Status: Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Authorization to be in the US
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
- Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate (issued by a city, county, or state vital statistics office)
- Certified copy of birth certificate from a U.S. Territory. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued on or after July 1, 2010
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen
- Certificate of Citizenship
- U.S. Adoption Order w/birth information
- Certificate of Naturalization
- I-551 Resident Alien / Permanent Resident Card
- I-766 Employment Authorization Card
~ AND ~
SSN: These documents will prove your Social Security Number (Only necessary if SSN is individually required)
- Social security card (not laminated or metal)
- W-2 form
- Social Security Administration (SSA) 1099 form
- Non-SSA-1099 form
- Pay stub with full SSN
- I am ineligible for a social security number, a letter from SSA may be required
~ AND ~
Primary Residency: Two documents from below must be presented with one of the two documents being dated within 90 days. Documents must be originals and can not be hand written. Resident documents may have account numbers and balances redacted.
- Rental or Lease Agreement with the signature of the owner/landlord and the tenant/resident
- Deed or Title to residential real property
- Mortgage bill
- Home utility bills (including cellular phone)
- Employment documents
- Insurance documents, including medical, dental, vision, life, home, rental and vehicle
- An official document prepared and mailed to you by the IRS (1099 or W-2)
- Change of address confirmation by the U.S. Postal Service.
- Property tax bill or statement
- Faith-Based documents that include name and address of organization
- Records from a financial institution/bank
- Voter registration confirmation letter or postcard issued by The Alaska Division of Elections
- Proof of payment of resident tuition at a public institution of higher education in Alaska
- A Letter on letterhead from a homeless shelter, shelter for abused women, nonprofit entity, faith-based organization, employer or government agency within the United States attesting that the applicant resides in Alaska
- Alaska Certificate of Vehicle Titles or Registration (Issued At Least 30 Days Prior To The Date of Application)
- Alaska Tribal Card (For non-standard remote Alaska addresses only, within the tribal area indicated on the card)Address Verification Documents for the parent can be used for a minor child. If the minors last name differs you must provide legal documents showing the reason for the difference. Examples would be marriage license, divorce decree, legal name change etc.