Alaska DMV: age, fees, test facts

Getting a license in Alaska

Getting your first permit

In Alaska, the minimum permit age is 14 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: completed Form D1; primary ID proving name/DOB/lawful presence; residency document; SSN if applicable; minors need Form 433 parental consent plus proof of relationship; pass a vision test. Alaska DMV Locations page lists state offices and contract agents. Appointments required for road tests, strongly recommended for general services via online Qmatic booking; some walk-ins accepted.

Fees, retakes, and practice hours

$15 instruction permit application fee, which covers the vision and written/knowledge tests; no separate standalone knowledge test fee. Before the road test, the state requires not required during the permit phase itself; to move from instruction permit to provisional license, must hold the permit 6 months and log 40 hours driving, including 10 hours in challenging conditions.

REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL

REAL ID optional for standard license/ID (mandatory for CDL on renewal). Requires in-person application, proof of citizenship/lawful status, two residency documents, SSN; $20 surcharge. Federal deadline May 7, 2025. For a motorcycle license: minimum age 16 for full M1 motorcycle license (M2 restricted at 14-15 for sub-50cc; instruction permit at 14 with parental consent, held 6+ months if under 18). Requires written knowledge test, vision test, and road test, waivable via MSF course. For a commercial license (CDL): minimum age 18 for intrastate CDL; age 21 for interstate driving, School Bus, or Hazmat endorsement. Requires CLP held 14+ days, knowledge and skills tests, and valid DOT medical examiner's certificate.

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