How much does it cost to title and register a car in Alaska?

The certificate of title fee is $15.00 under AS 28.10.421. Standard passenger vehicle registration is $100.00, which covers a two-year biennial registration cycle.

What is the Alaska Motor Vehicle Registration Tax (MVRT)?

Under AS 28.10.431, boroughs such as Anchorage and Fairbanks levy an optional local Motor Vehicle Registration Tax (MVRT) based on vehicle age, collected biennially alongside state registration fees.

Can senior citizens get exempt from registration fees in Alaska?

Yes. Alaska residents aged 65 and older may receive an exemption from the state registration fee for one personal passenger vehicle.

Verified for 2026 Alaska Statutory Rates

Alaska Private Party Vehicle Tax, Tags & Title Calculator

Calculate your true first-year out-of-pocket costs for a private vehicle sale in Alaska. Accurately accounts for 0% excise/sales tax, $15 certificate of title fee, 1 or 2-year tag registration, and state-specific regulations.

Vehicle & Transaction Details

Enter purchase information to calculate true out-of-pocket costs in Alaska.

State of Registration5 Regional States Active

Vehicle Type

Purchase Price (Agreed Sale Price)Alaska 0% tax base

Vehicle Model Year7 years old

Vehicle Weight ClassificationClass A Passenger

Registration TermAlaska tag options

Powertrain / Fuel TypeEV surcharge rules

Financing & Lien FilingLien fee: $15.00

Trade-in Value (Optional)Alaska: Non-Deductible

Alaska Notice: Alaska taxes the full agreed vehicle price — trade-ins do not reduce the tax base on private-party sales.

Official Notice & Statutory Disclaimers

Estimates only — not tax or legal advice. Verify with Alaska DMV and your local municipality/borough.

Alaska has 0% state sales tax, but local borough sales taxes or registration taxes (MVRT) may apply.

Standard registration fee covers a 2-year biennial registration period.

County & Local Tax Note: Alaska has no statewide sales tax. However, local boroughs and municipalities may levy local sales tax (up to 7.5%) or a biennial Motor Vehicle Registration Tax (MVRT) under AS 28.10.431 ranging from $19 to $150.

Estimated Total Breakdown

First-Year Out-of-Pocket Cost

Jurisdiction

Alaska

Total True First-Year Cost

$115.00

Sales/Excise Tax + Title Certificate + Tags & Registration

Itemized Line ItemEstimated Fee

1Vehicle Sales / Excise Tax (0%)

Exempt from vehicle sales tax (private-party occasional sales are not taxed in Alaska)

$0.00

2Certificate of Title Fee

Standard state title certificate issuance

$15.00

3Lien / Security Filing Fee

Unfinanced / cash purchase (waived $0.00)

$0.00

4Registration & Tag Fee

Base license plates & tags

$100.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alaska Private Vehicle Sales & Tag Rules

Essential statutory answers regarding MVA excise taxes, titling requirements, and tag renewal fees.

Alaska has no statewide sales tax. However, individual home-rule cities and boroughs (such as Juneau or Wasilla) may levy local sales tax on vehicle purchases.