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Alaska car registration fees
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Alaska registers passenger vehicles for two years at a $100 state fee.
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Use your vehicle details to calculate the listed fees. Amounts reflect the schedule verified in 2026.
Start with the published example below, then adjust the details for your vehicle.
Published example · listed fees
$100.0024-month renewal example
No listed fees for this selection.
- State fees$100.00
- County / local$0.00
- One-time$0.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $100.00 |
| County / local | $0.00 |
| One-time | $0.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Biennial registration fee | $100.00 |
Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.
Confirm with Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
Registration fee schedule
Only applicable fees contribute to your estimate. Optional fees are excluded unless selected. One-time fees apply only to new registrations.
| Fee | Amount or rule | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial registration fee | $100.00 $100 for passenger cars, motorhomes, pickups and cargo vans (13-24 months). Prorated by month. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Anchorage / Mat-Su registration tax (MVRT) | Up to 0 years: $150.00; Up to 1 years: $140.00; Up to 2 years: $130.00; Up to 3 years: $120.00; Up to 4 years: $110.00; Up to 5 years: $100.00; Up to 6 years: $90.00; Older vehicles: $70.00 2026 chart for Anchorage/MOA and Mat-Su: $150 for 2026-2027 models, then $140, $130, $120, $110, $100, $90, and $70 for 2019 and older. | OptionalAll listed vehicles; optional |
| In-person renewal fee | $10.00 $10 when a renewal is done in person at a DMV office instead of online, by mail or at a business partner. | OptionalAll listed vehicles; optional |
| Certificate of title | $15.00 $15. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
How Alaska fees work
Alaska registers passenger vehicles for two years at a $100 state fee. Some boroughs and cities add a motor vehicle registration tax (MVRT) that falls with vehicle age. Anchorage and Mat-Su are shown as an optional add-on.
The listed registration period is 24 months. Agency information
Cost factors: flat, age.
Worked example
Passenger car, two-year renewal outside a taxed area: $100.
Listed total: $100.00
See the fee rules and sources aboveCommon questions
How are Alaska registration fees calculated?
Alaska registers passenger vehicles for two years at a $100 state fee. Some boroughs and cities add a motor vehicle registration tax (MVRT) that falls with vehicle age. Anchorage and Mat-Su are shown as an optional add-on.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
MVRT varies by location. Other taxed areas include Bethel, Bristol Bay, Juneau ($70 flat), Kenai and more; see the DMV chart. Areas not listed pay no MVRT. A lien recording costs $15. A separate electric vehicle fee was proposed (HB 104) but enactment was not confirmed, so none is included.
Sources and last checked
Sources
- 2026 registration fees and MVRT chart Alaska DMV
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Fees can change. Confirm your final amount with the official registration agency before paying.
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