Alaska Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Alaska learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the 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.
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
Alaska GDL restrictions for new drivers
- 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
The details
- Permit eligibility: Alaska's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 14
- Permit fee details: Instruction permit fee; a $5 renewal fee applies if needed before advancing to a license
- Practice hour details: The Alaska driver manual says an instruction permit must be held 6 months with 40 supervised hours, including 10 at night
- Knowledge test: 20 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: pass with 80% (16 of 20 correct)
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, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Alaska permit test?
Right here — take a free Alaska practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DMV-format experience with a readiness score.
