What to Bring to Your Alaska Permit Test
Last updated 2026-08-07
Your Social Security number -- no physical card required
Alaska requires your Social Security number on every original license or permit application, but you don't actually need to bring the physical card. What matters is that the number you provide matches what's in the Social Security Administration's database used by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
This is a genuinely convenient detail if your card is lost or you simply can't find it -- as long as you can accurately provide the number itself, the physical document isn't a hard requirement the way it is in some other states.
Proof of your residence address
You'll need to show proof of your Alaska residence address, such as a bank statement, a utility bill, or a pay stub. The manual doesn't specify an exact number of address documents required, but bring something recent and clearly showing your current address.
If you've recently moved within Alaska or from out of state, make sure whatever document you bring reflects your current address, not a previous one -- an outdated address document could delay your application.
Documentary proof of your date of birth and citizenship or authorized stay
Alaska accepts several documents as proof of date of birth and citizenship or authorized presence: a certified U.S. birth certificate with a raised seal, a valid unexpired U.S. passport or passport card, a military ID for active duty/retiree/reservist service members, or several immigration-related documents for foreign nationals.
Hospital-issued birth certificates and baptismal certificates are explicitly not accepted -- make sure whatever birth certificate you bring is the certified government-issued version, not a hospital souvenir copy, or your application could be rejected on the spot.
Parental consent, required for every applicant under 18
Every applicant under 18 needs a parent or legal guardian to complete and sign the parental consent portion of the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form D1) before a permit or license can be issued.
If the parent or guardian can't be there in person, a properly completed and notarized Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433) can substitute -- but either way, remember that by signing, that parent or guardian may become liable for damages if the minor drives negligently.
If your name doesn't match across documents
If the name on your proof-of-date-of-birth document doesn't match the name on your proof-of-identification document, you'll need certified copies of legal name-change documents (such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order) linking all the names you've previously used.
It's worth sorting this out before your appointment rather than during it -- tracking down a certified name-change document on short notice, especially an older one, can take longer than expected.
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More Alaska Guides
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- Understanding Alaska's Provisional License Program
- What Happens If You Fail Your Alaska Test?
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Rules and requirements change — always confirm current details with Alaska DMV before your exam. Check the full guides index or the Alaska cheat sheet and FAQ, or take a free Alaska practice test.