The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires all new teen drivers to follow specific guidelines when applying for their first driver's license.
The first step is getting your learner's permit. During this process, you'll gain the road experience and knowledge you need to become a safe, responsible driver.
This page outlines everything you need to know about AK learner's permits and the next steps in obtaining your Alaska driver's license.
Have your parent or guardian complete the Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433).
Show proof of your legal name, birth date, Alaska residency, and Social Security number.
For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit the AK DMV website.
Pass the written Alaska permit test.
Pay the $15 learner's permit fee (valid for 2 years).
You must hold your Alaska learner's permit for 6 months before you can move on to your provisional driver's license.
If you've never been licensed in Alaska, you must pass a written permit test before you will be issued an learner's permit.
You will need to know all about traffic laws, safe-driving practices, and highway signs to pass. To get ready for your AK written permit test, you can always refer to the Alaska Driver Manual or you can study with the basic practice test provided by the DMV. If you want to ensure passing on your first attempt, we suggest using a comprehensive online practice test from our certified partner.
If you fail the Alaska permit test, you may retake it the following day.
If you're younger than 18 years old, you must show proof that you have completed at least 40 hours of supervised driving practice before you will be issued a driver's license. Of those, 10 hours must be completed during the night and/or in bad weather.
Once you fulfill this behind-the-wheel requirement and have held your Alaska learner's permit for 6 months, you're eligible to apply for your intermediate restricted driver's license.
Your supervised driving practice is crucial to developing the driving skills and confidence necessary to pass your road test and start driving by yourself.
Payment for the $15 duplicate learner's permit fee.
For more information, see our Replacing a Lost License in Alaska page.
Submit proof that you've completed 40 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 10 hours in challenging conditions, such as night driving or bad weather.
Visit our page about Applying for a New License (Teen Drivers) in Alaska for details about the rest of your licensing process and information about any other documents, forms, and fees you'll need to submit to the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get your first driver's license.