What type of insurance is required to purchase and maintain an Alaska tag and registration?
Alaska’s minimum liability coverage of 50/100/25 is required by law, but proof is not mandatory upon application. The clerk will not shine a spotlight she keeps hidden under the counter on you and accuse you of being a liar in front of everyone standing behind you in line, but if this worries you, you can learn about registering your car, getting your plates, and then print out the forms online at http://www.state.ak.us/dmv. Then you can just mail everything in and avoid the clerk completely. The application itself carries a signature line in which you certify under penalty of law that you carry a mandatory insurance policy that will be maintained during the entire registration period of your vehicle. But don’t lie; it’s really bad karma – and you might get caught. Q: Can I maintain my current policy issued in my previous state of residence? A: No. Since you’ve got to register your car within 10 days if you’re serious about staying in Alaska (living or working there, or both), you’ve a
