Alaska driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants

Alaska driver license and state ID — guide for immigrants

Alaska issues a driver license or a non-driver state ID only to people who are lawfully present in the United States, and it confirms that status through the federal SAVE program before issuing the card. There is no driver-privilege card for undocumented residents. This page explains who qualifies, the Social Security rule, the documents you must bring, the fees, and how the credential’s term is tied to your immigration document. (Verified against the Alaska DMV as of June 30, 2026.)

Quick answer

• Undocumented driver access: No — Alaska offers no license or ID to undocumented residents and has no AB 60-type credential. Applicants without an eligible admittance class are told they may apply once an eligible class is issued or granted.
• SSN rule: Required if you have one (it must verify against SSA records). If you have none, you must provide Social Security Administration documentation that no number was issued.
• Non-driver state ID: Available under the same rules — $15 standard / $35 REAL ID (free standard / $20 REAL ID at age 60+). Apply on Form D1.
• REAL ID: Optional. A REAL ID credential is needed to enter certain federal facilities and to board domestic flights (enforced since May 7, 2025).
• How status is checked: Federal SAVE verification; may clear instantly or go to a manual review of about 8 weeks.
• Agency: Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Who qualifies

Only lawfully present non-citizens can be issued an Alaska driver license or state ID, and the DMV verifies immigration status through the federal SAVE program. The Alaska DMV lists the following eligible classes:

• Permanent residents — valid Permanent Resident Card (I-551), a passport stamped “Approved/Processed I-551,” an I-327 re-entry permit, or an I-94 stamped “Processed for I-551.”
• Refugees and asylees — an Employment Authorization Document (I-688B or I-766), a Refugee Travel Document (I-571), or a passport with an I-94 stamped Refugee or Asylee.
• COFA nationals of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau — passport, valid I-94, and SSN card (no visa required).
• Parolees, conditional entrants, lawful temporary residents, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and adjustment-of-status applicants — the relevant status document plus an EAD (I-688B/I-766) or valid passport.
• Students — F-1/F-2/F-3, J-1/J-2, M-1/M-2/M-3, with passport, U.S. visa, current I-94, and SEVIS/DS-2019.
• Diplomats — A and G classes, with passport, visa, I-94, and a State Department Non-Eligibility Letter.
• Non-immigrant visitors — B, E, H, I, K, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, TN/TD, and NATO classes.

Not eligible: C-1/C-2/C-3/C-4 (alien in transit), D-1/D-2 (alien crewmen), and WT/WB (Visa Waiver / temporary). Undocumented residents are not eligible for any Alaska credential.

The Social Security number rule

Per AS 28.15.061(b)(4): if you have a Social Security number, you must list it on the application, and the information must verify against Social Security’s records. If you do not have a Social Security number, you must provide documentation from the Social Security Administration verifying that you have not been issued a number (commonly called a letter of ineligibility). The non-citizen credential page also notes that proof of SSN may be required depending on your status. In short, a person who is ineligible for an SSN can still qualify by presenting the SSA documentation that no number was issued.

Documents you must bring

Bring one document from each category below. All documents must be original, valid, and unexpired.

Primary (legal name, date of birth, and lawful presence):

• A foreign passport with the appropriate immigration status forms issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; or
• A resident alien, temporary resident alien, or employment work authorization document issued by DHS/USCIS; or
• A U.S. passport or passport card, a Certificate of Citizenship / Naturalization / Birth Abroad, or a U.S. birth certificate.

The class tables specify the exact USCIS documents by status (I-551, I-766/I-688B EAD, I-571, I-94, SEVIS/DS-2019, U.S. visa, and so on). For classes that require an I-94, you must visit cbp.gov/i-94 to print a copy.

Residential address (one document showing a physical Alaska address, not a PO box): a utility bill, Alaska voter registration card, Alaska title/registration, paycheck stub, first-class mail, USPS change-of-address confirmation, tribal ID card, school records, insurance documents, a canceled check or bank statement, a lease or mortgage, or a letterhead letter from an employer, bank, utility, or charity.

Social Security: see the SSN rule above.

Consular ID / matricula consular: A matricula consular is not listed as acceptable for any category. A foreign passport counts only when it is accompanied by the DHS/USCIS immigration status forms, so a consular card alone does not qualify.

Fees and credential term

Term: A standard credential is valid 8 years. However, for non-citizens, per Alaska Statute 28.15.101(d), the Alaska DMV may issue a driver license and/or identification card with a duration of less than 8 years to match the expiration date of your authorized stay in the United States. Plan to renew when your underlying immigration document is updated.

How and where to apply

1. Apply in person at a local Alaska DMV office — an original license or ID cannot be done online.
2. Complete Form D1. You can fill it out in advance from the DMV’s fillable/printable form (dmv.alaska.gov/media/tskk4urs/d1.pdf).
3. Bring originals of your primary, residential-address, and Social Security documents.
4. SAVE verification runs on your status. It may clear instantly, or move to a second-step manual USCIS review that takes about 8 weeks. If it goes to manual review you receive a SAVE “Fact Sheet for Benefit Applicants” with a case number; check status at uscis.gov/save/casecheck or call the DMV Call Center at (907) 269-5551 before returning.
5. First-time license applicants also take the knowledge and vision tests and a road test; an online knowledge-test practice tool is available.

The Anchorage DMV is at 4001 Ingra Street, Ste 101, Anchorage, AK 99503; phone (907) 269-5551. A Mobile/Rural Outreach DMV Program serves remote communities. Confirm hours and document specifics with the office before you go.

If you don’t have lawful status

Because Alaska has no credential for undocumented residents, these are the practical, non-driving options:

• Use your foreign passport as identification for banking and everyday ID where accepted.
• Open an ITIN-friendly bank account to manage money without an SSN — see ITIN-friendly banks and what an ITIN is.
• Get a matricula consular from your home-country consulate for consular and some local purposes (it is not accepted at the Alaska DMV) — see consulates in Alaska.
• International Driving Permit (IDP): valid only for short-term visitors who hold a current foreign license; it is obtained in your home country before traveling and is not a path to an Alaska credential.

Related procedures

• DMV state ID directory — all states
• IRS offices in Alaska
• ITIN-friendly banks
• Consulates in Alaska — matricula consular
• What is an ITIN?
• Find an immigration attorney
• Alaska state tax guide

Last verified: 2026-06-30. Sources: Alaska DMV — new to Alaska from another country, your first Alaska driver license, license fees.

General procedural information. DMV policies, fees, and document requirements change frequently — verify with the Alaska DMV before visiting. Not legal or immigration advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.