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Jurisdiction guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Alaska permit requirements

Information only. Confirm with the issuing agency before you apply.

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry
No
Permit currently issued
Yes
Issuance structure
Constitutional
Issuing level
State
Minimum age
21
Training
Required
Live fire
Required
Application fee
Reported: $87.00 in one source and $88.25 in another. Confirm at the source
Permit term
5 years
Residency required
Yes. Alaska resident for the 90 days before you apply. No non-resident permits. Confirm with the issuing agency
Processing time
30 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Issuing agency: Alaska Department of Public Safety

Source: Alaska Department of Public Safety — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Alaska

Alaska is listed as a permitless carry state, so a permit is optional for eligible adults. For the optional permit, a single state agency handles permits, so the same office serves every county. The issuing agency is Alaska Department of Public Safety. Applications in Alaska are filed in person.

The minimum age to apply is 21. A training course is required before you apply in Alaska. Live-fire shooting is part of the course. A new permit lasts 5 years.

To replace a lost or stolen Alaska permit, the request can be made in person. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Alaska Department of Public Safety · Reciprocity: where a Alaska permit is honored

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