How to get an Alaska Driver's License
Find out how to get a new AK driver's license, replace your out-of-state license and requirements for international drivers with this Alaska DMV guide.
The Rules
Under AK DMV guidelines, you must be at least 16 years of age to apply for an Alaska Drivers License.
All applicants need to be familiar with the Alaska Driver's Manual. Think you know the material? Take our DMV practice test now and test your driving knowledge.
First Time Drivers
If this is your first driver's license you will need to apply for an Alaska learners permit which requires a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.
Once you receive a valid learners permit, you will then need to pass a road skills test in addition to vision and hearing tests to receive an AK drivers license.
Applicants under 18 must have held a learners permit for 6 months before taking the road skills test.
New AK Residents
New residents of Alaska who hold a valid driver's license from another state in the United States must get an Alaska Driver's License within 90 days after moving to AK and surrender their out-of-state driver's license and/or ID card.
A written exam and vision test are required to change your out-of-state license to an Alaska driver's license.
International Drivers
Alaska honors a valid foreign driver's license with an international driving permit for 90 days. At that time, you must obtain an AK drivers license by passing the written knowledge exam and vision test.
Paperwork
Before you head to the DMV Office, make sure you have all of the documentation needed for proof of identity and residency. Click on a link below to see the list of acceptable documents for proof of identity and residency for U.S. and Non-U.S. Citizens.
On the Road
Once your licensing requirements have been met, your Class E Driver's License will be valid for 5 years. Remember... the safe operation of a vehicle requires practiced skill, knowledge, and a respectful understanding of the limitations imposed by the other drivers and the environment.
