Address or banking information changes
8/04/2026 - If you have moved or changed your banking information, please submit those changes to the PFD Division no later than Monday, August 31, 2026, to guarantee it is updated prior to mass payments in October. If you filed your application with a myAlaska account, those changes can be made through myPFD. Remember, when you log into myPFD with your myAlaska account, you will be prompted to MFA to the phone number you added to your account. Otherwise, please print and complete the Address Change form and/or Payment Method form from our 2026 FORMS menu on our website. Address changes and/or Direct Deposit changes will NOT be taken over the phone or in email messages.
Potential fraudulent email warning
7/31/2026 - The PFD Division is getting reports that applicants are receiving a fraudulent email that appears to be from PFD with the subject line: IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION. The email was not sent from PFD and the links that appear in the email do not return you to the PFD site.
When you receive an email from PFD or anyone, always verify what email address it is being sent from and hover over the links to verify where they will take you. Do NOT click on the links, check email domain and verify. You can always reach out to the division if you have any questions.
CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS
- Check your Application Status by selecting "myPFD".
- Make sure your address is current on your application. If you electronically signed your PFD application, you can sign into "myPFD" and update your address online OR you can complete the Address Change Form, and submit it to one of our offices.
2025 Dividend Amount
The 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend amount is $1,000.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- 2025 (and prior year) dividend applications that are in "Eligible-Not Paid" status on August 12, 2026, will be distributed on August 20, 2026.
- 2025 (and prior year) dividend applications that are in "Eligible-Not Paid" status on Sept 02, 2026, will be distributed on Sept 10, 2026.
myAlaska Information
The myAlaska system is used as a Secure Single Sign-on and Signature for Alaskans. This operates as an authentication and electronic signature system which allows Alaskans to interact with multiple State of Alaska agencies through a single log-in. The PFD Division partners with but is a separate entity from myAlaska.
*MYALASKA WARNING! There are reports that some myAlaska users are receiving phishing text messages requesting users change or update their passwords. Do not respond to these messages. myAlaska DOES NOT send text messages or emails to users requesting that they change their passwords.
MISSION
Our mission is to administer the permanent fund dividend program assuring that all eligible Alaskans receive timely dividends, fraud is prosecuted, and all internal and external stakeholders are treated with respect.
— Genevieve Wojtusik, Division Director
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