From the Alaska DMV Website…

First Time Alaska Drivers License

An applicant for an original Alaska driver license must be at least 16 years of age and have held a valid driving permit for a minimum of 6 months. If an applicant is under 18 years of age, they must have parental consent to obtain a Provisional drivers license. An Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or State Identification (Form 478) is required prior to issuance of a license, permit or state ID. The form is available at DMV offices.

In order to obtain an original Alaska license, an applicant must provide documentary proof of the following:

• Legal name and Date of Birth
• Secondary item as verification of the primary document
• Their current residence address
• Social Security Card

Testing Requirements

An applicant will be required to pass the written knowledge test (or present a valid Alaska learner’s permit), a road test, and a vision test prior to being issued a driver license. The license is valid for approximately five years, expiring on the applicants birthday. See the following page for fees. If you need information on where you can take a written or road test, please see the specific office information.

Fees

There is no fee to take the written test. There is $20 fee for a class D drivers license. All checks must include your name and address pre-printed to be accepted.

Passing The Alaska Written Test

The easiest way to pass the Alaska driving written test is with the Alaska DMV Cheat Sheet. The Alaska DMV Cheat Sheet contains all the resources you need to quickly pass the test, including all document requirements and 50 questions and answers.