How Much Does a Alaska
Driver's License Cost?
A Alaska driver's license costs $20 and lasts 5 years. Below are all 7 official fees from the Alaska DMV.
Alaska License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $35
- License valid for
- 5 years
- About $4 per year
- Replacement
- $15
- REAL ID
- $20
At $20, Alaska's license fee is lower than in 43 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Alaska DMV Fees
From the Alaska DMV fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class D Driver License (5 year) | $20.00 |
| Instruction Permit (2 year) | $15.00 |
| Provisional License | $20.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | $20.00 (one-time) |
| Replacement License | $15.00 |
| Driver Education (optional) | $300–$650 (varies by provider) |
| Knowledge or skills test fee | $15.00 each |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Alaska
- 1
Apply for an Instruction Permit at 14
Visit any Alaska DMV office with your parent/guardian, required documents, and $15 fee.
- 2
Receive the Provisional License at 16
Pay the $20 Provisional License fee.
- 3
Upgrade to Full Class D at 16.5 or 18
Pay the $20 (5-year) license fee at any DMV office.
How much does an Alaska driver's license cost?
A Class D license is $20 (5-year). The Instruction Permit is $15, the Provisional License is $20, and the REAL ID surcharge is $20 (one-time). Replacement licenses are $15. Knowledge and skills tests are $15 each. Alaska's baseline licensing fees are below the U.S. average, though the REAL ID surcharge is unusual.
🚚Moving to Alaska With a License?
New Alaska residents must transfer their license within 90 days. Visit any Alaska DMV office with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 AK residency documents. You must pass a vision test and a written test on Alaska driving rules (available online). The road test is waived if you have held a U.S. license within the last 5 years. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and drive test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the DMV Fee
The figures above are Alaska's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Alaska cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Alaska.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official Alaska DMV website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.