Getting your first Alaska driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Administration) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Hold a valid Alaska permit for at least 6 months with no violations.
Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Have a parent, guardian or employer certify 40 hours of driving, 10 in challenging conditions.
Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Schedule a road test online with DMV or with a third-party tester.
Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring your permit, an insured and registered vehicle, and a parent or notarized consent form.
Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the non-refundable $15 fee and pass the road test.
Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Have your provisional license issued at a DMV office or business partner.
Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Instruction permit fee
- $15 for an original instruction permit (no REAL ID version of the permit).Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Road test fee
- $15 for a non-commercial road test at DMV; third-party testers set their own fees.Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Road test vehicle
- Bring a currently registered vehicle with proof of insurance; it must pass an equipment check.Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Retaking the road test
- Normally two business days (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Driver license fee
- $20 standard or $40 REAL ID for a non-commercial driver or motorcycle license.Source: dmv.alaska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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