Overview
Buying a used bike triggers the same $15 title fee as any vehicle, plus $15 more if you're financing it. There's no state sales tax to worry about anywhere in Alaska, and only Juneau and the Kenai Peninsula Borough have confirmed local sales taxes that would apply to a motorcycle purchase, each capped well below the sticker price.
01 - Official fees
Alaska motorcycle fees fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle / moped / autocycle registration | $60 | biennial, statewide |
| Anchorage / Mat-Su MVRT | $20 flat | same at any vehicle age |
| Juneau MVRT | $10 flat | |
| Kenai Peninsula MVRT | $10–$20 | by vehicle age |
| Kodiak MVRT | $40 flat | |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough MVRT | $0 | |
| Title fee (new purchase) | $15 | |
| Lien recording (financed) | $15 |
Figures verified June 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - counties can add small local fees.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Alaska vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Alaska motorcycle fees FAQ
How much does it cost to register a motorcycle in Alaska?
$60 for the state's 2-year base fee. Add your borough's MVRT for motorcycles and trailers: $0 in Fairbanks, $10 flat in Juneau, $20 flat in Anchorage or Mat-Su, and up to $40 flat in the Kodiak Island Borough. Most of these are flat rather than age-based, unlike the passenger-vehicle MVRT schedule.
Why is a motorcycle's MVRT often a flat rate while a car's changes by age?
The DMV chart groups motorcycles with trailers, and most boroughs set a single flat number for that category instead of the age-tiered brackets used for passenger vehicles. The Kenai Peninsula is an exception - its motorcycle/trailer rate does still step down slightly with age, from $20 to $10.
Do mopeds and e-bikes register the same way as motorcycles?
A moped or autocycle registers exactly like a motorcycle at the same $60 state fee and MVRT rate. Alaska defines 'motorcycle' broadly enough to fold both in - check with the DMV if you're unsure whether a specific electric two-wheeler qualifies as a moped or is exempt as a bicycle.
Is there sales tax on a motorcycle purchase in Alaska?
No state sales tax anywhere, and no local sales tax in most of the state. Juneau (5%, capped at $15,000 of price) and the Kenai Peninsula Borough (3%, capped at $500) are the two confirmed exceptions if the sale happens within their boundaries.
Can a motorcycle get permanent Z-tab registration?
Yes, on the same terms as a car: it needs to be 8 years old or older and registered in an eligible area (Mat-Su Borough or Fairbanks North Star Borough for vehicles; Anchorage covers trailers only). The one-time surcharge is the same $25.
What if I just bought a used motorcycle out of state and I'm titling it here for the first time?
You'll pay the $15 title fee, the $60 registration, and your borough's MVRT in one visit - the same combination a car buyer pays, just at the motorcycle's lower base rate.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.