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Mobile Sources Group - I/M Windshield Stickers
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The Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Sticker Program began on January 1, 2000. The windshield sticker is the Certificate of Inspection for the I/M Test. The sticker certifies the vehicle has passed the Alaska I/M test. It is the required proof of compliance for the Alaska I/M programs.

Windshield stickers are used as a visual indicator of a passing I/M test. A windshield sticker is required to be displayed on all vehicles primarily located in the Municipality of Anchorage and the Fairbanks North Star Borough as well as vehicles used to commute into these areas for work or school.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about I/M Windshield Stickers. The four different windshield stickers in use are shown below (smaller than actual size):

I/M windshield sticker - green The green windshield sticker is the Certificate of Inspection for the I/M Test. After Sept. 4, 2002, the windshield sticker is the required proof of compliance with the Alaska I/M programs.
I/M seasonal waiver sticker - red

The red Seasonal Waiver windshield sticker may be issued to vehicle owners who certify in writing that the vehicle will not be operated between November 1 and March 31.

The vehicle may only be driven April 1 through October 31 since seasonally waived vehicles are not required to pass the I/M test.

I/M diesel exempt sticker - gray The gray Diesel Exempt Waiver certificate is issued to a vehicle after its engine has been verified to be a diesel fueled engine. There is not a cost to obtain this waiver.

Diesel waivers are issued once per vehicle owner and need not be issued again until the diesel vehicle is sold within an I/M area.

I/M new vehicle sticker - yellow

The yellow windshield sticker is issued to new vehicles. If the vehicle is model year 2004 or newer, the vehicle's first inspection is due when the current calendar year equals the vehicle model year plus 4 years (i.e.: model year 2004 vehicles will require an I/M in 2008).

Click here for additional information regarding the New Vehicle Sticker.

 

 
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