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Duplicate Registration, License Plate(s) or Tab

Alaska law requires that if a Certificate of Registration, license plate(s) or tab is lost, stolen, mutilated or becomes illegible, the registered owner shall apply for a duplicate.

Alaska law requires one license plate on motorcycles and trailers.  All other vehicles require two license plates.  Only one tab is issued regardless of whether one plate or two are issued.  Affix the tab to the rear license plate.

Application can be made by the registered owner or an authorized agent at a DMV Field Office,  Commission Agent Office or by mail (see address below), with the following exception. EXCEPTION:  License plates cannot be requested by mail unless the vehicle owner is outside of Alaska or when a DMV office is not available in your area. 

Required items:

  • Vehicle Transaction Application (State the reason for the request under "Comments")
  • Copy of previous registration, if available (for tab/plate requests)
  • Fees (see below) 
$2.00 Registration only
$5.00 Year Tab ~ price includes a new registration
$5.00 License Plate(s) ~ price includes tabs and registration
Various Personalized or Specialty plate(s) ~ Same as to issue original plates
To apply for  a duplicate set of personalized plates, an individual must apply at a DMV office and obtain standard plates to use while the personalized plates are ordered from the manufacturer as they take approximately 12 weeks from the date of the order.

State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
ATTN: CORRESPONDENCE
1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200
Anchorage AK 99503-3600
Rev. 11/12/04

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