In Alaska, an SR‑22 (Certificate of Financial Responsibility) is required for drivers who have had their privileges suspended or revoked for certain serious offenses, such as DUIs or refusal to submit a breath test. The insurer must file the SR‑22 electronically with the Division of Motor Vehicles and must notify the DMV any time the policy is canceled, terminated, or lapses. Depending on the offense, the driver must maintain the SR‑22 for three years for most violations, five years for a first DUI, ten years for a second DUI, and twenty years for a third DUI; a fourth DUI or an unsatisfied judgment requires the SR‑22 for life.
To reinstate a suspended license, the driver must submit a completed and signed D1 application, provide proof of SR‑22 insurance dated within the last 30 days, and pay any reinstatement fees via an electronic invoice. Additional requirements may include passing a written test (if the suspension exceeded one year), a vision test, or a road test (if revocation exceeded five years), and completing an Alcohol Safety Action Program when applicable. The DMV reviews the reinstatement request in about ten business days before restoring driving privileges.