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Does Alaska require an inspection for vehicle registration? Alaska

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AK Car Registration Inspection Requirements

The state of Alaska requires you to renew your DMV registration every two years.

In order to renew your car registration in the Anchorage and Fairbanks areas, an emissions inspection is required for some vehicles. The purpose of emissions testing is to determine the amount of smog your vehicle produces.

Vehicles exempt from a smog check include:

  • New vehicles, for the first four years.
  • 2006 Model vehicles or newer, for the first six years.
  • Vehicles exceeding 12,000 pounds, such as trailers and snow vehicles.
  • Motorcycles and motor scooters.
Vehicles subject to emissions testing must tested every two years, at the time of registration renewal. If you are new to Alaska, you vehicle must be tested within 30 days of entering the state.

Emissions Testing Locations


The DMV website provides a complete of testing locations. You can also contact the DMV headquarters directly, at the following address:

State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
1300 W. Benson Blvd., Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99503-3600
(907) 269-5551

Register Car Procedures

After you have passed the emissions inspection, you can complete your vehicle registration by submitting your inspection certificate to your local DMV office, or to one of the several “One Stop” locations offering renewal processing.

Additional required documents include:

  • A completed Vehicle Transaction Application.
  • A copy of your expiring registration certificate.
  • Your registration renewal notice.
  • A personal check or money order for the fee amount listed on your renewal notice.
You also renew online, provided your registration has not been expired for more than one year, and your address is the same as the address listed on your renewal notice. You cannot renew online if further processing, such as tag replacement, is required of your vehicle.

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