Learner's
or Instruction Permit
An applicant for a learner's or instruction
permit must be at least 14 years of age. If the applicant is under
18 years of age, they must have parental
consent to obtain an original, duplicate or to renew a permit. Effective July 1, 2007 - A permit can be renewed ONE TIME, ONLY.
If you live in RURAL Alaska, please CLICK HERE for additional information.
The applicant will be required to pass the written knowledge test, a vision test and pay a fee prior to being issued a learner's or instruction permit.
A permit issued to an applicant that is 19 or 20 years old will expire 90 days after the applicant's 21st birthday. [AS 28.15.099] All other permits are valid for two years from the date of issue. If a driver has a learner's permit from another state, they must obtain an Alaska learner's permit before driving in Alaska. The applicant must pass an alcohol and drug awareness knowledge test to renew their permit or to upgrade from a permit to a license. [AS 28.15.085]
Exceptions: All applicants that obtained their Alaska driver license prior to October 21st, 2008.
PRESS RELEASE regarding Alcohol Awareness Test.
In order to drive with a permit, you must be accompanied by a person age 21 years or older that has a minimum of 1 year driving experience. This person must have a valid driver license and occupy the passenger seat next to you at all times.
Please see the following site for information on the documents required to obtain your first Alaska permit. If you have been issued an Alaska State ID and your name has not changed since the ID was issued, the following does not apply to you.
Once you have been issued a driver license for a specific class of vehicle, you would no longer be eligible to obtain a permit for that specific class of vehicle.
Original Alaska Permit
Information for TEEN Drivers
More Information for TEEN Drivers
Information for parents of TEEN Drivers
PRACTICE TEST
NOTE: Click on “Take the Challenge” and then click on ">>>enter" to enter the site.
The practice exam consists of 15 questions, similar to what driver’s license applicants can expect when taking the actual exams at DMV locations.
For more information contact the Alaska Highway Safety Office at (907) 465-8532.
REV. 7/9/09
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