Alaska

When moving from Rhode Island to Alaska, you must register your vehicle within 10 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 90 days. Plan to visit the Alaska DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Alaska costs $100 (biennial). Title transfer fee is $15 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 0% (no state sales tax; local taxes may apply). Budget for these costs before your move.

Alaska requires emissions testing: Anchorage area only. No recurring safety inspection is required. Check if your specific county requires testing.

Alaska requires minimum liability insurance of 50/100/25 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Rhode Island minimums are 25/50/25. You must update your insurance to meet Alaska requirements before registering.

Alaska requires rear only plates (Rhode Island requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new AK plates issued. You will need to surrender your Rhode Island plates and obtain new Alaska plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Alaska DMV at https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.