License Plates
How many plates must be displayed?
ONE PLATE: Alaska statute AS 28.10.171 requires you to display one license plate on the back of all passenger vehicles, motorcycles, motorhomes, trucks, vans, trailers, and APV’s. For Commercial vehicles that weigh over 10,001 pounds the plate is required to be displayed on the front of the vehicle. A month and year tab must be displayed on the plate.
How do I get a regular plate?
When you register your vehicle for the first time the registration fee includes standard plates and tabs. Click here to see registration info.
How do I get a personalized plate?
Click here to order your personalized plate.
If a plate was previously registered it must be off a vehicle or expired for over one year to become available to order. To get a plate from someone prior to that, they must provide you with a signed 814 form to release it to you.
If your plate requires supporting documentation, please submit form 803 and documents here, visit a local DMV, or mail them to us.
What if my plate was lost or damaged?
If one or more of your standard plates has been lost or damaged, please apply for duplicate plates or tabs. If your personalized plate has been lost or damaged, please Submit Application Online for cost of initial price (see below).
How do I get a SAMPLE plate?
We do not sell used license plates; however, for $10.00 you can select from four plate styles and add to your collection or for a school project. Click below to go to the sample license plates page: Buy a sample plate.
How do I report an offensive plate?
DMV will not issue personalized plates that display symbols in a combination that is demeaning towards a group of people, or that is otherwise a vulgar, violent, or criminal reference or term per 2 AAC 92.120. If you believe a license plate has been issued that conflicts with this regulation, please email us at doa.dmv.webmaster@alaska.gov and DMV will immediately investigate the license plate and if necessary, recall the license plate.
TRANSFERRING PLATES
In order to transfer license plates from one vehicle to another, the plate must be assigned to you and you must be a registered owner of the vehicle it's going to.
Standard issue plates are non transferable.
How do I transfer my plates?
The vehicle is in my name
You may email doa.dmv.webmaster@alaska.gov the following:
- On the Vehicle Transaction Application Form V1 make a statement in the comments section that you wish to transfer your plate, and specify the complete, correct plate number.
- Fee - we can email you an invoice for the $5.00, if applicable (see below)
Just bought a vehicle (not yet titled in my name)
Follow the procedures for new vehicle title here:
- On the Vehicle Transaction Application Form V1 make a statement in the comments section that you wish to transfer your plate, and specify the complete, correct plate number.
- Fee - Add on $5.00 to the cost of your transaction. Payment may be made by check or money order.
There is no fee for the following types of plates:
- Disabled Veteran
- Disability - standard
- Gold Star Family
- Prisoner of War
- Pearl Harbor Survivor
What are the styles of plates I can choose from?
Standard or Personalized License Plates
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Standard Gold | $0 $5 for replacement $30 if personalized |
$0 | Order and Personalize Online | |
Grizzly Bear | $0 $5 for replacement $30 if personalized |
$0 | Order and Personalize Online | |
Celebrating the Arts | $3 $8 for replacement $33 if personalized |
$0 | Order and Personalize Online |
Personalized License Plates
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Mountain | $30 | $0 | Order and Personalize Online | |
Caribou | $30 | $0 | Order and Personalize Online | |
In God We Trust | $30 | $30 | Order and Personalize Online | |
Celebrating the Arts | $33 | $0 | Order and Personalize Online | |
Honoring Fallen Police Officers | $30 | $0 | Submit Application Online |
Plates to Support Your Favorite Cause
The following plates are individually made when requested so please allow extra time for processing. Fees for these plates are set in Alaska Statute 28.10.421 and vary by plate and cause.
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Alaska Children's Trust | $100 | $0 | Benefits Alaska Children's Trust Order and Personalize Online |
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Blood Bank of Alaska | $50 | $50 | Blood Bank of Alaska Order and Personalize Online |
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Breast Cancer Awareness | $50 | $0 | Benefits Cancer Screening Order and Personalize Online |
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Choose Life | $30 | $30 | Benefits Adoption Order and Personalize Online |
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National Rifle Association | $50 | $30 | Benefits Youth Shooting Order and Personalize Online |
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Pro-Family, Pro-Choice | $30 | $0 | Benefits Alaska Children's Trust Order and Personalize Online |
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Support Our Troops | $40 | $40 | Benefits Alaska Troops and Family Order and Personalize Online |
For Those Who Experience Disability
For information on how to apply, please visit Disability Parking Permits & PlatesPLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Disabled w/ Parking Privileges | $0 | $0 | Meet Permanent Disability Requirements (Form 861) Submit Application Online |
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Disabled Veteran w/ Parking Privileges | $0 | $0 | Meet Permanent Disability Requirements (Form 861) and Proof of service-related disability Submit Application Online |
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Disabled Veteran w/o Parking Privileges | $0 | $0 | Proof of service-related disability of combined 50% or more Submit Application Online |
Show Support for Alaska's Universities
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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UAA | $50 | $0 | Supports University of Alaska Anchorage Order and Personalize Online |
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UAF | $50 | $0 | Supports University of Alaska Fairbanks Order and Personalize Online |
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UAS | $50 | $0 | Supports University of Alaska Southeast Submit Application Online |
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PWS | $50 | $0 | Supports Prince William Sound Community College Submit Application Online |
Honoring Military & Veteran Service
For more details, visit Veteran's License Plates. Military unit symbols may also be added to plates.For Support Our Troops and Support Our Veterans plates, please visit the area above for Causes.
For Veteran's experiencing disabilities, please visit Disability Parking Permits & Plates.
Please apply using form 803 and Submit Application Online.
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Alaska National Guard | $30 | $0 | Proof of Current Air or Army Alaska Guard Membership Submit Application Online |
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Unit Designator Plate | $30 | $0 |
Proof of Service |
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Air Force | $30 | $0 |
Proof of Service |
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Army | $30 | $0 | Proof of Service Submit Application Online |
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Coast Guard | $30 | $0 | Proof of Service Submit Application Online |
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Marines | $30 | $0 | Proof of Service Submit Application Online |
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Navy | $30 | $0 | Proof of Service Submit Application Online |
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Space Force | $30 | $0 | Proof of Service Submit Application Online |
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Former Prisoner of War | $0 | $0 | Verification from Veteran's Affairs as ex-POW Submit Application Online |
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Gold Star Family | $0 | $0 | For family of a US Armed Service member killed in the line of duty. Proof to connect family to the fallen soldier and Report of Casualty (DD form 1300) Submit Application Online |
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Laos Vet | $30 | $0 | For veterans of military operations in the Kingdom of Laos ( 1961-1975) Proof of Service Submit Application Online |
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Pearl Harbor Survivor | $0 | $0 | Proof of Service Submit Application Online |
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Purple Heart | $0 | $0 | Proof of Purple Heart Medal award, ex. Discharge Papers (DD form 214) Submit Application Online |
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Veteran Commemorative | $100 | $35 | Order and Personalize Online |
For Fraternal Organization Members
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) | $50 | $0 | Proof of Membership Submit Application Online |
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Freemason | $50 | $0 | Proof of Membership Submit Application Online |
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Knights of Columbus | $50 | $0 | Proof of Membership Submit Application Online |
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Lions Club | $50 | $0 | Proof of Membership Submit Application Online |
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Pioneers of Alaska | $50 | $0 | Proof of Membership Submit Application Online |
Special Issue License Plates
PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES & ORDER LINK | IMAGE |
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Amateur Radio (Call Sign) |
$0 | $0 | For Amateur Radio Operators with FCC License (more details) Submit Application Online |
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Custom Collector | $50 | $0 | Vehicle models built before 1949 and modified for street use (more details) Submit Application Online |
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Farm Vehicle | $68 | $0 | For vehicles used to transport products or supplies for farms (more details) Submit Application Online |
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Firefighter/EMS | $30 | $0 | For active, former, or volunteer Fire Fighters or EMS Providers (see also IAFF under Fraternal Organizations) Submit Application Online |
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Historic Vehicle | $10 | $0 | For vehicles 30 or more years in age and driven for historical exhibitions (more details) Submit Application Online |
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Iditarod Finisher | $50 | $0 | Requires finisher number from the Iditarod Trail Committee One set” of plates may have their finisher number(Ex. IDT999) and subsequent iditarod plates may be personalized. Submit Application Online |