Moving Out of State in Alaska

Registration Refunds

Alaska's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will refund your registration if you were registered in another state before your current registration period. You must, however, provide written proof. Before you apply for a refund you must change your address with the DMV.

Alaska won't give you a partial refund if you move midway through your registration period. However if you have a full registration period remaining on your registration you can apply for a refund by filling out a Customer Refund Request (Form 853). Please read the form carefully and include your tabs when you return the supporting information to the address on the form.

Check with your local DMV office for information on obtaining a refund.

Just Moved?

Find all the information you need to finish your moving requirements with the DMV.

What to do With Your Alaska License Plates After Moving to a New State

You are required to return your Alaska license plates, after relocating to a new state, if you applying for a registration refund.

Things to do When You Move to a New State

  • Apply for a new driver's license. After establishing residency, most states require that this be done within 30 or 60 days.
  • Apply for a new registration. This too must be completed within a set amount of days after establishing residency.
  • Apply for new license plates. This generally coincides with the registration process.
  • Apply for a new vehicle title. Unlike the aforementioned, applying for a new title is usually not mandatory. If you plan to sell your vehicle, only then will you need an updated title to correspond with your new state.
  • If you're a prospective new driver, check if your permit is honored in your new state.
  • If you completed a driver education course in your old state, you will also need to investigate whether your new state will recognize it as legitimate.

Forms

853
Customer Refund Request
Use this form when requesting a refund from the Alaska DMV.
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