Alaska SR-22 requirements after a DUI
Alaska requires an SR-22 filing for 5 years after a DUI.
What Alaska says
SR-22 (proof of financial responsibility for the future). Under AS 28.20.230(c), a person convicted of DUI under AS 28.35.030 or refusal under AS 28.35.032 must maintain proof for 5 years (no prior conviction), 10 years (one prior), 20 years (two priors), or for as long as licensed (three or more priors). The DMV requires proof of SR-22 insurance dated within the last 30 days at reinstatement.
“Pay the reinstatement and license fees Proof of SR-22 Insurance Present proof of birth and identity”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): AS 28.35.030
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 5 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $200 |
| Licensing agency | State of Alaska, Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
How an SR-22 filing works
An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility. The driver does not file it; the insurer does, electronically, with the state licensing agency, confirming that a policy meeting the state's minimum liability limits is in force. Most insurers charge a one-time filing fee, and a driver who needs one may find that fewer carriers offer it or that premiums are higher.
The filing must stay on file for the period the state sets. If the policy is cancelled or lapses during that period, the insurer notifies the state (an SR-26), and the license is typically suspended again until a new filing is made — which can restart the period.
The period usually starts at reinstatement, not at the arrest or conviction, though states differ; where the state specifies the start date, the note on this page says so.
Questions about SR-22 in Alaska
- Does Alaska require an SR-22 after a DUI, and for how long?
- Yes. AS 28.20.230(c) requires a person convicted of DUI under AS 28.35.030 or refusal under AS 28.35.032 to maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future for five years (no prior conviction), 10 years (one prior), 20 years (two priors), or as long as licensed (three or more priors). The Alaska DMV lists proof of SR-22 insurance dated within the last 30 days as a reinstatement requirement.