Alaska Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Alaska learner's permit — age, fees, documents for the written test, supervised-hours rules, and what the road test itself checks — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the source.
AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Last verified 2026-07-18 · Source: Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction Permit ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
The Alaska licensing timeline
Each stage below carries what DMV itself publishes, the people it applies to, the page it came from, and the date we last checked it. Where The state agency publishes no figure, the card says so instead of guessing one.
1Eligibility
Minimum permit age14AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Alaska's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 14
2Documents
DMV lists these for the knowledge-test visit:
- Original or certified U.S. birth certificate (or equivalent identity document, e.g. passport or immigration papers)
- One document showing principal residential address (utility bill, voter registration card, paycheck stub, lease, or mortgage)
- Social Security number if you have one, or SSA documentation confirming non-issuance
- Parental/guardian consent (Form 433 for automobile, Form 433M for motorcycle) with proof of relationship
- Completed Form D1 application
- $15 application fee
AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
3Required education
Alaska's own published steps name a training requirement:
- Qualify for the full Alaska license at age 18, or at 16.5 with driver education completion
AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
4Application
Instruction permit fee; a $5 renewal fee applies if needed before advancing to a license
5Knowledge test
Wait before a retakeThe state agency does not publish a verified retake waitAlaskaDMVAK official knowledge-test sourceChecked 2026-08-12Official source
Alaska DMV's official practice-test page states the general test has 20 questions, allows 25 minutes, and requires 16 correct answers.
6Permit restrictions
Permit validityThe state agency does not publish a verified validity periodAlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Restrictions Alaska puts on a new driver:
- Passenger rule: During the first 6 months of the provisional license, no passengers under 21 are allowed except family members
- Curfew: During the provisional-license phase, no driving is allowed from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
- Permit supervision: Learner's permit holders must be accompanied at all times by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
7Supervised driving
Supervised driving for applicants under 1840 hours (10 at night)AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
The Alaska driver manual says an instruction permit must be held 6 months with 40 supervised hours, including 10 at night. That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
8Road test
Minimum permit hold6 monthsAlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
9Full licence
Unrestricted driving age16AlaskaDMVAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles — Instruction PermitChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Alaska issues a provisional license at ages 16-18; the manual says the full license is age 18, or 16.5 with driver education completion
How to get your permit in Alaska
- Apply for the Alaska learner's permit at age 14
- Drive only while accompanied by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
- Hold the permit at least 6 months and complete 40 supervised practice hours, including 10 at night
- Move into the provisional-license phase at age 16+ and follow the passenger and late-night restrictions
- Qualify for the full Alaska license at age 18, or at 16.5 with driver education completion
What is different about Alaska
Rules that are set by Alaska rather than nationally, and where they depart from what most states do. Compared against DMV Prep's verified rules for all 51 jurisdictions — unverified figures are left out of both sides of every comparison.
- Minimum permit age: 14 here. The most common minimum permit age is 15 (25 of 50 states we have verified).
- Supervised-driving requirement: 40 hours here. The most common supervised-driving requirement is 50 hours (29 of 49 states we have verified).
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Alaska?
You can get a learner's permit in Alaska at 14. Alaska's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 14.
How much does a Alaska permit cost?
The Alaska permit fee is $15. Instruction permit fee; a $5 renewal fee applies if needed before advancing to a license.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Alaska?
You must hold your Alaska permit for at least 6 months before the driving test.
How many practice driving hours does Alaska require?
Alaska requires 40 hours of supervised practice driving for applicants under 18, including 10 at night. That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
Where can I practice for the Alaska permit test?
Right here — take a free Alaska practice test, review every answer, and build readiness in your browser. The free DMV Prep app adds offline study and native reminders.
