← Alaska driving laws›Front License Plate

Alaska Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: Alaska requires only a rear plate: since August 2022, passenger vehicles display one plate on the rear and no front plate is required.

PermittedVerified Jun 19, 2026

Alaska requires only a rear plate: since August 2022, passenger vehicles display one plate on the rear and no front plate is required. The front-plate rule applies only to commercial vehicles over 10,001 pounds (AS 28.10.171).

Official source: dmv.alaska.gov →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Don't get caught off guardGet a push the moment Alaska law changes — or when you cross into a state where it's different. Free.Get the free app

LawLert is an independent app, not affiliated with any government — informational only, not legal advice. Verify with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.