Alaska +4 more DMV Fee Calculator
Alaska charges a flat registration fee regardless of the vehicle.
Alaska, Delaware, Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire share this page.
Their rules produce the same answer to within a rounding difference, so publishing
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below applies to all 5.
Alaska registration fee estimator
Alaska charges a flat registration fee regardless of the vehicle.
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Alaska purchase tax —
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Alaska at a glance
| Figure | Alaska | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee model | Flat-fee state | [2] |
| State sales tax on vehicles | 0.00% | [2] |
| Max local sales tax add-on | 7.50% | [2] |
| Typical annual renewal | $100 | [2] |
Alaska highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Alaska, ranked 46 of 50. Median 6.00%.
Alaska registration by vehicle and model year
Estimated annual registration under Alaska's fee model.
| Model year | $8,000 vehicle | $12,000 vehicle | $18,000 vehicle | $25,000 vehicle | $32,000 vehicle | $40,000 vehicle | $50,000 vehicle | $65,000 vehicle | $85,000 vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2025 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2024 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2023 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2022 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2021 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2020 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2019 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2018 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2017 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2016 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2015 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2014 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2012 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| 2010 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
Worked figures for Alaska
Alaska values:
| Year | Age | Annual Fees | Purchase Tax | First Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2024 | 2 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2023 | 3 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2022 | 4 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2020 | 6 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2018 | 8 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2016 | 10 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2014 | 12 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 2010 | 16 yr | $100 | $0 | $100 |
How Alaska compares nationally
On state vehicle sales tax, Alaska ranks #46 of 50 at 0.00% — 100% below the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).
| Rank | State | State vehicle sales tax |
|---|---|---|
| #44 | Wyoming | 4.00% |
| #45 | Colorado | 2.90% |
| #46 | Alaska | 0.00% |
| #47 | Delaware | 0.00% |
| #48 | Montana | 0.00% |
Flat-fee states, ranked
Same rule structure as Alaska:
| State | State vehicle sales tax | vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | 4.00% | 0.0% |
| Alaska | 0.00% | — |
Alaska questions, answered with Alaska numbers
How does Alaska calculate registration fees?▾
Alaska charges a flat fee regardless of the vehicle's value, weight or age.
What does registration cost in Alaska for a typical car?▾
Around $100 for a 2024 vehicle, versus about $100 for a 2014 one. Alaska's formula does not depreciate, so age changes little.
What sales tax applies to vehicles in Alaska?▾
Alaska's state rate is 0.00%, and local add-ons can reach 7.50%. On a $30,000 purchase the state portion alone is about $0.
Other flat-fee states
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Alaska figures only — verify with the relevant Alaska agency before acting. How this is calculated.