DMV Services
Booking Policy
To ensure we have time to serve everyone, please book an appointment for each service you need and for each person.
examples:
- If you’re switching from an out-of-state driver’s license, please book a Knowledge Test and a Driver’s License Application
- If you and your spouse both need to renew your licenses, please book two separate Driver’s License appointments.
If you’re unable to attend your appointment, please cancel or reschedule to open the spot up for others.
Available Services
Q&A Session
Sometimes it’s just easier to get questions answered in person. If you want to come in and get some face-to-face clarification, you can book a 15 minute Q&A session.
State Identification Card
An Alaska Identification Card is a convenient and reliable form of photo ID for residents who don’t drive, don’t need a driver’s license, or who want an ID card separate from their driver’s license.
State ID verifies your identity for:
- Opening a Bank Account
- Accessing Government Services
- Picking up Prescriptions
- Age-restricted Purchases.
The card is easy to carry, widely accepted within the state, and provides a secure way to prove who you are without the responsibilities or requirements of holding a driver’s license or REAL ID.
What do I need to bring?
- Completed D1 Application
fill it out here - Proof of Identity & Lawful Status
- Social Security Number or SSA verification letter
- One (1) Proof of Residential Address
- Proof of Name Change*
*If the name on your Identity & Lawful Status Document doesn’t match the name on the Proof of Residence
REAL ID ✪ Identification Card
A REAL ID Identification Card is a secure, federally compliant form of photo ID for Alaska residents who do not drive but want an identification card that meets national security standards, or who want an ID card separate from their driver’s license.
REAL ID verifies your identity for:
- domestic air travel
- entering nuclear facilities
- entering federal buildings
- accessing military bases where identification is required
Choosing a REAL ID card provides added convenience and peace of mind, ensuring your identification will continue to be accepted for federal purposes while still serving all the everyday uses of a standard state ID.
What do I need to bring?
- Completed D1 Application
fill it out here - Proof of Identity & Lawful Status
- Social Security Number or SSA verification letter
- Two (2) proofs of Residential Address
- Proof of Name Change*
*If the name on your Identity & Lawful Status Document doesn’t match the name on the 2 Proofs of Residence
General Knowledge Test
If this is your first time applying for an Alaska Driver’s License, you are required to pass the General Knowledge Test (written exam) before applying. A passing score is valid for 1 year from the date of the test.
Test Format
- 25 minutes
- 20 questions
- Passing score: 80% (or 16 correct)
- You may skip questions.
(They’ll be added to the end of the queue) - The test ends automatically once you answer 16 correctly
- If you fail the test, you must wait 24 hours to retake
Study Guide
Test questions are taken from the Alaska Driver Manual.
Practice Test
The sample knowledge test is in the same format as the actual test. If you can pass the practice test a few times in a row, you should do well on the real thing.
Test Online
The General Knowledge Test is available online for a $11.50 fee. You’ll need a laptop/desktop with webcam. Ensure the background is free of distractions and clutter, or you may be flagged for cheating. If this happens, you’ll have to wait 7 days to retake the test.
Take the Online Test
under “Test Type,” select “Driver’s License Knowledge Test”
Test In Person
You also have the option to take the General Knowledge Test in person at the Cordova DMV. There is no fee for the in-person test.
You’ll need to provide the last 4 of your SSN and one of the following forms of identification:
- Driver’s License
- ID Card
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- SSA Waiver
Alcohol Awareness Test
If you are under 21 years of age your driver’s license will expire 90 days after your 21st birthday. You must pass the Alcohol Awareness Test before you can renew your license.
Test Format
- 25 minutes
- 20 questions
- Passing score: 80% (or 16 correct)
- You may retake the test as many times as you wish until you pass
Study Guide
Test questions are taken from the Alaska Driver Manual.
Test Online
The Alcohol Awareness Test is available online for a $11.50 fee. You’ll need a laptop/desktop with webcam. Ensure the background is free of distractions and clutter, or you may be flagged for cheating. If this happens, you’ll have to wait 7 days to retake the test.
Take the Online Test
under “Test Type,” select “Alcohol Awareness Test”
Test In Person
You also have the option to take the Alcohol Awareness Test in person at the Cordova DMV. There is no fee for the in-person test.
Motorcycle Knowledge Test
If this is your first time applying for an Alaska Motorcycle License/Permit, you are required to pass the Motorcycle Knowledge Test (written exam) before applying. A passing score is valid for 1 year from the date of the test.
Test Format
- 25 minutes
- 25 questions
- Passing score: 80% (or 20 correct)
- You may skip questions.
(They’ll be added to the end of the queue) - The test ends automatically once you answer 20 correctly
- If you fail the test, you must wait 24 hours to retake
Study Guide
Test questions are taken from the Alaska Motorcycle Driver License Manual.
Practice Test
There is no official practice test for the Motorcycle Knowledge Test. However, some third-party sites provide practice exams. You may search for and use these at your own discretion.
Test Online
The Motorcycle Knowledge Test is available online for a $11.50 fee. You’ll need a laptop/desktop with webcam. Ensure the background is free of distractions and clutter, or you may be flagged for cheating. If this happens, you’ll have to wait 7 days to retake the test.
Take the Online Test
under “Test Type,” select “Motorcycle Knowledge Test”
Test In Person
You also have the option to take the General Knowledge Test in person at the Cordova DMV. There is no fee for the in-person test.
You’ll need to provide the last 4 of your SSN and one of the following forms of identification:
- Driver’s License
- ID Card
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- SSA Waiver
Instruction Permit
When you turn 14, you are eligible for an instruction permit to begin practicing driving. While you practice, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience in the type of vehicle you are driving, and they must be seated in the passenger seat at all times.
Instruction permits are valid for two years, and may be renewed one time.
Requirements
- Pass the written knowledge test
(see above) - Bring a completed D1 Application form
- Proof of Identity & Lawful Status
- SSN or Verification Letter from SSA (no more than 90 days old)
- One (1) proof of residence
- Proof of Name Change*
*If the name on your Identity & Lawful Status Document doesn’t match the name on the Proof of Residence - View the Documents Guide here
- Bring parental consent form 433 or bring a parent/legal guardian to sign the D1 form at the DMV
- Proof of relationship to minor, examples include:
- Birth Certificate (with parental name change documents, as applicable)
- Adoption documents
- Guardianship documents
- Proof of relationship to minor, examples include:
- Pass a vision test
(can be completed at the DMV)- If completed by a physician/optometrist, have them fill out this assessment form
Motorcycle Instruction Permit
When you turn 14, you are eligible for an instruction permit to begin practicing driving. While you practice, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience in the type of vehicle you are driving, and they must ride next to or directly behind you on a vehicle of the same or higher class.
Instruction permits are valid for two years, and may be renewed one time.
Requirements
- Pass the written general knowledge test
(see above) - Pass the written motorcycle knowledge test
(see above) - Bring a completed D1 Application form
- Proof of Identity & Lawful Status
- SSN or Verification Letter from SSA (no more than 90 days old)
- One (1) proof of residence
- Proof of Name Change*
*If the name on your Identity & Lawful Status Document doesn’t match the name on the Proof of Residence - View the Documents Guide here
- Bring parental consent form 433M
(must be signed by both parents/legal guardians)- Proof of relationship to minor, examples include:
- Birth Certificate (with parental name change documents, as applicable)
- Adoption documents
- Guardianship documents
- Proof of relationship to minor, examples include:
- Pass a vision test
(can be completed at the DMV)- If completed by a physician/optometrist, have them fill out this assessment form
Standard Driver's License
A Standard Driver’s License allows eligible residents to legally operate a motor vehicle and serves as an official form of state-issued photo identification.
Standard Driver’s License verifies your identity for:
- Operating a Motor Vehicle
- Opening a Bank Account
- Accessing Government Services
- Age-restricted Purchases
The license is widely accepted within the state and provides proof of driving privileges and identity. Please note that a standard driver’s license is not compliant with federal REAL ID requirements for boarding domestic flights or entering certain federal facilities.
Requirements
- Pass the written knowledge test
(see above) - Bring a completed D1 Application form
- Proof of Identity & Lawful Status
- SSN or Verification Letter from SSA (no more than 90 days old)
- One (1) proof of residence
- Proof of Name Change*
*If the name on your Identity & Lawful Status Document doesn’t match the name on the Proof of Residence - View the Documents Guide here
- Pass a vision test
(can be completed at the DMV)- If completed by a physician/optometrist, have them fill out this assessment form
REAL ID ✪ Driver's License
An Alaska REAL ID Driver’s License allows eligible residents to legally operate a motor vehicle and provides enhanced federal-compliant identification.
REAL ID driver’s license verifies your identity for:
- Operating a Motor Vehicle
- Opening a Bank Account
- Accessing Government Services
- Boarding Domestic Flights
- Entering Federal Facilities
The license is widely accepted and meets federal REAL ID requirements. Beginning May 7, 2025, a REAL ID is required to board domestic flights and access certain secure federal facilities, unless you have an alternative federally accepted form of identification.
Requirements
- Pass the written knowledge test
(see above) - Bring a completed D1 Application form
- Proof of Identity & Lawful Status
- SSN or Verification Letter from SSA (no more than 90 days old)
- Two (2) proofs of residence
- Proof of Name Change*
*If the name on your Identity & Lawful Status Document doesn’t match the name on the Proof of Residence - View the Documents Guide here
- Pass a vision test
(can be completed at the DMV)- If completed by a physician/optometrist, have them fill out this assessment form
Services not currently offered
Thank you for your patience as our DMV clerk works through the training calendar.
More services will be added as he completes the required trainings.
If you need any of the following services, please make use of the state DMV resources:
dmv.alaska.gov | +1 (907) 269-5551 | 4001 Ingra Street, Ste. 101 Anchorage, AK 99503
CDL
The Cordova DMV does not currently provide any commercial services. For all commercial inquiries and services, please contact the state DMV:
dmv.alaska.gov | +1 (907) 269-5551 | 4001 Ingra Street, Ste. 101 Anchorage, AK 99503
Driver's License Reinstatement
If your license has been suspended, revoked, or you need to have a restriction removed, you’ll need to contact the state DMV:
dmv.alaska.gov | +1 (907) 269-5551 | 4001 Ingra Street, Ste. 101 Anchorage, AK 99503
Disability Services
The Cordova DMV is currently unable to provide disability placards, permits, or plates. In the meantime, you can apply for disability services on the state website:
Registration
The Cordova DMV is currently unable to process vehicle registrations. Please contact the state DMV for all registration services:
dmv.alaska.gov | +1 (907) 269-5551 | 4001 Ingra Street, Ste. 101 Anchorage, AK 99503
Road Tests
The Cordova DMV is currently unable to provide road tests. If you need to complete a road test, you’ll need to travel to an authorized testing facility.
The motorcycle road test may be waived by completing one of the following motorcycle safety courses:
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)
California Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP)
Team Oregon Motorcycle Safety Program (TOMSP)
Total Control Training Inc. (TTCTI)
Beginner Riding Clinic/Total Control BRC®
Titles
The Cordova DMV is currently unable to process any title applications or transfers. Please contact the state DMV for all title services:
dmv.alaska.gov | +1 (907) 269-5551 | 4001 Ingra Street, Ste. 101 Anchorage, AK 99503
Other Vehicle Services
For information about all other vehicle service, please visit the State DMV website: