Alaska Car Registration Renewal Cost
Renewing a typical car's registration in Alaska costs about $100 every 2 years in state fees (a 3-year-old gas car). Use the calculator for your own car; every fee comes from Alaska's official schedule (last reviewed October 7, 2026).
| Registration (2 years) | $100 |
|---|---|
| Renewal total | $100 |
Estimate of state renewal fees only. Your renewal notice shows the exact amount, including local fees.
What you pay when you renew in Alaska
A renewal repeats only the two-yearly registration charges. The title fee, any transfer fee, new plates and the sales tax are paid once, when you buy or first register the car.
| Registration (2 years) | $100 |
|---|---|
| Renewal total | $100 |
- Alaska has no state sales tax.
- A municipal motor vehicle registration tax (MVRT) may apply and varies by location and model year.
How Alaska sets the registration fee
- Registration = vehicle fee (+ $10 in person) + MVRT for location and model year
- Total = local tax + title + registration + lien + doc fee
How to renew in Alaska
Renew online, by mail or in person with the Alaska motor vehicle agency. The renewal notice shows the exact amount, including any county or city fees, and what you need (usually proof of insurance). Official source: dmv.alaska.gov.
Buying a car in Alaska instead?
The first registration also includes the title and sales tax: see the Alaska car sales tax calculator and the Alaska title transfer cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renew a car registration in Alaska?
About $100 every 2 years in state fees for a typical 3-year-old gas car (Registration (2 years) $100). Alaska has no state sales tax. A municipal motor vehicle registration tax (MVRT) may apply and varies by location and model year.
How often do you renew your registration in Alaska?
Passenger car registration in Alaska lasts 2 years.