Registration fees for passenger vehicles are based on the class of vehicle and on the weight of a vehicle in cases of trucks, buses and for hire vehicles. In addition, some municipalities and boroughs levy a Motor Vehicle Registration Tax (MVRT).  The tax is based on the class, year of the vehicle and the owner's residence address, with a new passenger vehicle and a passenger vehicle that is up to its second year of age having a MVRT tax of $150.00 if the owner resides in Anchorage. FOR EXAMPLE, in Anchorage, the tax on a passenger vehicle registration expiring in January 2012 with a 2007 model year would be $100.00. For a 2000 model, the tax would be $70.00.

The residence address listed on the Application for Title & Registration (section 4) determines whether or not taxes are required prior to registering (renewing) a vehicle in the State of Alaska. To determine the correct registration fee, look for the type of vehicle under REGISTRATION FEES. Next, check the TAX CHARTS under TAXABLE LOCATION. If the residence city is listed, look for the VEHICLE TYPE and then look for the VEHICLE MODEL YEAR to determine the tax amount. If the vehicle year is not on the chart, use the tax for a 2005 model year.

Please be aware that the Alaska DMV does not accept non-personalized checks.  Your name and address must be pre-printed on your check to be acceptable.

REGISTRATION FEES

Non-Commercial - Biennial

Commercial - Biennial* (Including all LEASED vehicles)
*Check with DMV for Annual fees

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Return to Top

For a complete list of all fees, see registration fees.

For commercial vehicles, see commercial vehicle information.

Motor Vehicle Registration Tax (MVRT) Communities
(Click on the Municipality, City or Borough where you live to view the proper tax chart.)

TAX  CHARTS

Return to Top

REV. 01/03/2012