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Alaska Driver License: 2025 Guide to Apply, Renew, and Transfer

Planning to get, renew, or transfer an Alaska driver license? Whether you’re a first-time driver, moving from another state, or upgrading to a REAL ID, this complete guide from the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will walk you through every step.

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Types of Alaska Driver Licenses

• Class D License – Standard license for personal vehicles
• Instruction Permit – For new drivers starting at age 14
• Provisional License – For drivers under 18 (as part of GDL)
• Motorcycle License (Class M)
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) – For truck, bus, and commercial vehicle operators
• State Identification Card – Non-driver ID

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How to Get a Driver License in Alaska

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

• Instruction Permit – Age 14+
• Provisional License – Age 16+ (after holding permit for 6 months)
• Class D Full License – Age 18+ (or age 17 with a clean record on a provisional license)

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Step 2: Collect Required Documents

To apply for a standard or REAL ID-compliant license, you must present:

• Proof of identity (e.g., U.S. birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of Social Security number (e.g., SSN card or W-2)
• Two documents proving Alaska residency (e.g., utility bill, lease)
• Name change documents, if applicable

For REAL ID, the license will include a star in the top right corner and be required for federal use starting May 7, 2025.

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Step 3: Take Required Tests

If you’re a new applicant, you must pass:

• Vision screening
• Knowledge (written) test
• Road skills (driving) test

Knowledge tests are available in multiple languages and must be passed before scheduling the road test.

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Alaska Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) System

Alaska uses a GDL system for drivers under 18:

1. Instruction Permit (age 14–17)
   • Must be held for at least 6 months
   • Must drive under supervision of a licensed driver (21+)
   • Complete 40 hours of practice (10 hours at night)
2. Provisional License (age 16–17)
   • No driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. (unless supervised)
   • No passengers under 21 unless family
   • After 6 violation-free months, upgrade to a full license

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Transferring an Out-of-State License to Alaska

New residents must obtain an Alaska license within 90 days of establishing residency.

Steps:

• Visit an Alaska DMV office in person
• Submit all required ID and residency documents
• Surrender your valid out-of-state license
• Pass a vision test
• Written and road tests are usually waived if your license is valid and unexpired

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Renewing an Alaska Driver License

You can renew:

• Online (if eligible): online.dmv.alaska.gov
• By mail
• In person at a DMV office

Most Alaska licenses are valid for 5 years. You may renew up to 1 year before expiration.

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Alaska REAL ID License (2025 Deadline)

From May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID to:

• Board domestic flights
• Enter military bases and most federal buildings

To get a REAL ID license:

• Apply in person
• Present full proof of identity, SSN, and residency
• REAL ID licenses display a gold star

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Alaska Driver License Fees (2025)

License Type	Fee
Standard Driver License (Class D)	$20
Instruction Permit	$15
Provisional License	$20
Duplicate/Replacement License	$15
Motorcycle License (Class M)	$20
CDL	$100–$120+

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Alaska DMV Services

• New driver licenses & instruction permits
• Road and knowledge testing
• REAL ID issuance
• CDL and motorcycle licensing
• Out-of-state license transfer
• License renewal (online, mail, or in person)
• Name and address changes

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Required Documents Checklist

• Valid passport or birth certificate
• Social Security card or equivalent proof
• Two proofs of Alaska address
• Out-of-state license (if transferring)
• Parent/guardian consent (for under 18)

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For appointments and updated services, visit the Alaska DMV official site.