SR-22 in Alaska

Checked against official Alaska sources · Last reviewed October 5, 2026

Alaska requires an SR-22 after a DUI or refusal conviction, an unpaid crash judgment, or a crash with no insurance. DMV also says you need one to reinstate after any suspension or revocation. Your insurer files it with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

How long you keep it depends on the offense. For most offenses it's 3 years from the day your revocation ends, but a DUI or refusal conviction means at least 5 years. [1][5]

Uses SR-22?: Yes
How long: 3 years [1]
After a DUI: 5 years [1]
Base reinstatement fee: $100 [2]
Minimum liability coverage: 50/100/25 [3]

Does Alaska require an SR-22?

Yes. Alaska requires SR-22 insurance, a certificate in which your insurer certifies your coverage to the Division of Motor Vehicles, as proof of financial responsibility for the future. [1]

Form: SR-22 (certificate of insurance showing proof of financial responsibility for the future) [1]

How long do you need an SR-22 in Alaska?

3 years from the end date of the revocation for most offenses. Unpaid-judgment and DUI/refusal cases have their own periods. [1]

After a DUI

5 years from the end date for a first DUI or refusal conviction, 10 years for a second, 20 years for a third, and for life after a fourth [1]

What does reinstatement cost?

$100 for one administrative action within 10 years. It rises to $200 (one DUI/refusal), $250 (two or more actions, or a DUI/refusal plus other actions), or $500 (two or more DUI/refusal revocations). License fees are extra. [2]

We couldn't confirm whether Alaska charges its own fee to file an SR-22. Your insurer may charge one.

What coverage do you need?

$50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 bodily injury per crash, $25,000 property damage per crash (AS 28.20.440) [3]

What happens if your SR-22 lapses?

Your insurer must notify DMV if the policy is cancelled, terminated, or lapses. A certified policy can't be cancelled until 10 days after that notice is filed. If a required policy is cancelled, state law says you must immediately return your license to DMV. [4]

Don't own a car?

Yes. DMV says you can get a non-owner SR-22 policy if you don't own a vehicle. [1]

Who has to file one?

DUI and refusal convictions, unpaid judgments or failure to pay, suspensions for having no insurance in a crash, and (per DMV) reinstatement after any suspension or revocation [1]

Who handles it

Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Administration. Driver Services in Anchorage handles reinstatements. [5]

Common questions

How long do I need an SR-22 after a DUI?

For a DUI or refusal conviction, DMV requires it for 5 years from the end of your revocation for a first offense. It's 10 years for a second offense, 20 years for a third, and for life after a fourth. [1]

How long is it after an unpaid judgment?

For an unpaid judgment or failure to pay, DMV requires an SR-22 for 1 year after a first suspension. It's 3 years after a second, 10 years after a third, and for life after a fourth. [1]

How much does it cost to get my license back?

The reinstatement fee is $100 for one non-DUI action in 10 years and $200 for one DUI or refusal revocation. It rises to $250 for two or more actions, or a DUI plus other actions, and $500 for two or more DUI or refusal revocations. You also pay the fee for the license itself. [2][6]

What do I need to send DMV to reinstate?

DMV asks for an SR-22 insurance binder, or an application for one, dated within the last 30 days. You apply through my.alaska.gov and pay from an emailed invoice, and review takes about 10 business days. [1][5]

I don't own a car. Do I still need an SR-22?

Yes, if your case requires one. DMV says you can get a non-owner SR-22 policy if you don't own a vehicle. [1]

What happens if my SR-22 lapses?

Your insurer must notify DMV, and the policy can't end until 10 days after that notice unless a new SR-22 replaces it. State law says you must then return your license to DMV right away, and willfully failing to can bring a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both. [4][7]

Sources

Alaska DMV - SR-22 Insurance (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
Alaska DMV - License Fees (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
Alaska Stat. 28.20.440 - Motor vehicle liability policy (FindLaw) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
Alaska Stat. 28.20.560 - Surrender of license and registration, and false affidavits (FindLaw) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
Alaska DMV - Reinstate Your Driving Privileges (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
Alaska Stat. 28.15.271 - Fees (FindLaw, current as of Jan 1, 2025) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
Alaska Stat. 28.20.450 - Notice of cancellation or termination of certified policy (FindLaw, current as of Jan 1, 2025) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)