How to get a CDL in Alaska
The facts below come from official Alaska sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (Dept. of Administration)
- Learner's permit (CLP) fee
- $15 (instruction permit, commercial and non-commercial)
- Skills (road) test fee
- $25
- CDL license fee
- $100 standard / $120 REAL ID
- CLP is valid for
- 180 days to complete road skills test; can be extended once for another 180 days
- Minimum age (within the state)
- 18 (21 for school bus/hazmat endorsement or interstate)
- Where the skills test is given
- Road test scheduled through DMV
- Medical card
- Applicants must be medically qualified; see DMV CDL Self-Certification Requirement page (https://dmv.alaska.gov/credential-services/cdl-self-certification-requirement/)
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- Complete all required Entry Level Driver Training.
Official sources
“Be at least 18 years old.” dmv.alaska.gov
“Complete all required Entry Level Driver Training.” dmv.alaska.gov
“Road Test (Commercial Vehicle)” dmv.alaska.gov