Address Updates
- USPS: file a change of address; consider PO Box or General Delivery in villages with limited delivery.
- Financial and medical providers: update billing and residence; confirm telemedicine availability for rural addresses.
- Employment and benefits: notify HR, retirement plans, and insurers to avoid coverage gaps.
DMV and Vehicle
- Driver license and vehicle registration updates after establishing residency; emissions rules vary by borough.
- Insurance: notify carrier of garaging location; remote areas, seasonal use, and mileage can affect rating.
- Ferry/barge vehicle moves: keep title, registration, and proof of insurance with the vehicle packet.
Insurance Essentials
- Renters/homeowners: verify coverage for remote locations, secondary heat, wood stoves, and off-grid systems.
- Marine/air cargo riders for personal property in transit; ensure declared values and deductibles align with risk.
- Health: understand medevac coverage and network access in hub communities.
Taxes: Key Nuances
- Alaska has no state income tax, but local sales taxes may apply; track residency dates for filing obligations elsewhere.
- Document days in and out of former state for part‑year resident filings; keep relocation expense records.
- Consult a qualified professional for cross‑state complexities; this site does not provide tax advice.
Permits and Compliance
- Hazardous materials declarations for fuels, aerosols, batteries on air and marine legs.
- Firearms: carrier and destination rules; secure, declared, and compliant packing.
- Pets: vaccination, microchip, and airline/sea carrier crate standards; winter travel temperature limits.
Records and Inventories
- Photo/video inventories with serials; keep a cloud copy for claims.
- Chain-of-custody forms at each handoff; timestamped condition reports.
- Store critical originals in a fire-resistant pouch; duplicates with a trusted contact at a hub.