Alaska · DUI · Checked October 2026
DUI License Suspension in Alaska: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
DUI License Suspension in Alaska: What Are the Rules?
You have 7 days to challenge a license suspension after a DUI arrest in Alaska.
- Deadline to challenge
- 7 days
- How it is counted
- The date you receive the notice of revocation from the officer; the notice is a temporary license that expires 7 days after delivery
- Failed test
- 90 days (first offense); 1 year with one prior; 3 years with two priors; 5 years with three or more
- Refused test
- Same periods: 90 days (first offense); 1 year with one prior; 3 years with two priors; 5 years with three or more
- Hardship license
- Limited license
How to Request a Hearing in Alaska
make a written request: email a completed, signed Hearing Request form to DMV Driver Services and surrender your physical license if you still have it
Suspension if You Fail a Test in Alaska
90 days (first offense); 1 year with one prior; 3 years with two priors; 5 years with three or moreAS 28.15.165(a), (c), (d); AS 28.15.166(a), (b); AS 28.15.181(c)
Suspension if You Refuse a Test in Alaska
same periods: 90 days (first offense); 1 year with one prior; 3 years with two priors; 5 years with three or moreAS 28.15.165(a), (c), (d); AS 28.15.166(a), (b); AS 28.15.181(c)
Getting a Limited License in Alaska
Available for a misdemeanor DUI revocation (not refusal) after the first 30 days for a first offense or the first 90 days with a prior; requires an ignition interlock, ASAP compliance and SR-22 insurance. A felony DUI limited license requires at least 6 months in a court-ordered treatment program.
More on DUI Law in Alaska
See the full overview of DUI laws in Alaska and read about hardship licenses in every state.
This page summarizes Alaska law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Alaska can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do You Have to Request a Hearing in Alaska?
7 days. How it is counted: the date you receive the notice of revocation from the officer; the notice is a temporary license that expires 7 days after delivery.
How Long Is the License Suspension for Failing a Test?
90 days (first offense); 1 year with one prior; 3 years with two priors; 5 years with three or more
Can You Get a Hardship License in Alaska?
Available for a misdemeanor DUI revocation (not refusal) after the first 30 days for a first offense or the first 90 days with a prior; requires an ignition interlock, ASAP compliance and SR-22 insurance. A felony DUI limited license requires at least 6 months in a court-ordered treatment program.