Renewing Your CDL in Alaska
Your commercial driver’s license may have been tedious to acquire, and unfortunately they don’t last forever. Before your CDL expires, you’ll need to go through a renewal process with the Alaska’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in order to keep it current.
If you need to renew your commercial driver’s license, don’t wait until it’s too late. Read on for the information you need to complete this process.
CDL Renewal Eligibility
In Alaska, you’re allowed to renew your commercial driver’s license as early as 1 year before the expiration date. If you are not sure when your CDL is going to expire, make sure that you contact the DMV at (855) 269-5551 ahead of time so you don’t miss the deadline. Prepare in advance to:
- Renew the HAZMAT endorsement on your CDL (if you currently hold this endorsement). Every time you renew your HAZMAT endorsement you will need to:
- Fill out an application.
- Have a threat assessment background check done.
- Get fingerprinted.
- See our page on HAZMAT endorsements for more details.
- Have an updated Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876). See our section on Medical Requirements below for more information.
- If you are exempt from the diabetes or vision requirements, then you will need to bring in a Vision Exemption Package or Diabetes Exemption Package.
Renewing an Alaska CDL in Person
Alaska CDL renewals must be done in person. The process will be the same as when you first applied for CDL, so be prepared to bring all of the same documents and proofs of identification. Hop over to our guide to applying for an Alaska CDL for a refresher.
You will need to pay all required fees. Contact the DMV for information about fees for renewing your CDL.
Medical Requirements for AK CDLs
By law, all CDL holders are required to self-certify what type of commercial driving they will be doing. Depending on what you certify as, you may have to get a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876).
Your certificate must be complete by a medical examiner from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. See our page on applying for a CDL in Alaska for more information on medical requirements.