State of Alaska

Department of Administration

Division Of Motor Vehicles

Alaska Department of Administration, Divison of Motor Vehicles
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Charitable Exempt Plates

Vehicles owned by charitable or non-profit organizations, Alaska Native Tribal Village Councils, and church/religious organizations may qualify for a reduced registration fee and "exempt" license plates. Following are the specific requirements to obtain each type of exemption.

CHARITABLE OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

  • A letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that verifies the organization's tax-exempt status.

  • Application requesting exempt plates. (Form 812 or 821)

The Disclosure Section of the IRS is the contact office for questions pertaining to tax-exempt status. The number for that office is 1-877-829-5500.

ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL VILLAGE COUNCILS

  • Must be a federally recognized tribal entity.

  • Affidavit stating that the vehicle is used only to conduct Village business.

  • Application requesting exempt plates. (Form 812 or 821)

CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

  • Charitable Exempt Affidavit (Form 818)

  • Application requesting exempt plates. (Form 812 or 821)