Real Alaska deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Anchorage: new truck from a dealer
A buyer in Anchorage, which has no sales tax, pays $48,000 for a new pickup with a loan. The only state charges are the title, lien and two-year registration.
| Vehicle price | $48,000.00 |
| Title fee | $15.00 |
| Lien recording fee | $15.00 |
| Registration (2 years) | $100.00 |
| Out-the-door | $48,130.00 |
2A town with a 5% local sales tax
A buyer pays $20,000 in a town with a 5% local tax. Many Alaska towns cap the taxable amount per sale, so check your local cap; the calculator shows the uncapped figure.
| Vehicle price | $20,000.00 |
| Local sales tax (5%) on $20,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Title fee | $15.00 |
| Registration (2 years) | $100.00 |
| Out-the-door | $21,115.00 |
No state sales tax, but local taxes can apply
Alaska is one of the few states with no statewide sales tax. Local governments can levy one, and many that do cap the amount taxed on a single sale. If you live somewhere with a local sales tax, enter that rate in the calculator; otherwise leave it at zero.
Alaska car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Alaska's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| $25,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| $35,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| $50,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $115.00 |
Title and registration
The title fee is $15, with another $15 to record a lien if the car is financed. Cars are registered for two years at a time, and the state's biennial fee for a passenger vehicle is $100. Borough motor vehicle registration taxes, where they exist, are added at the DMV and depend on the car's age.
Alaska taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (anchorage: new truck from a dealer) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Title fee | Official | $15.00 |
| Lien recording fee | Official | $15.00 |
| Registration (2 years) | Official | $100.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $130.00 |
Alaska car tax FAQ
Does Alaska charge sales tax on cars?
Not at the state level. Some cities and boroughs have a local sales tax, often capped per sale.
How much does it cost to register a car in Alaska?
$100 for a two-year passenger registration, plus any borough registration tax.
What is the Alaska title fee?
$15, plus $15 to record a lien.
Sources
We build every number from these agency pages. If something has changed, tell us and we'll fix it.
Rules and fees checked on