Alaska Concealed Carry Permit Fees and Costs

Fees and Costs for Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits

Alaska is a constitutional carry (permitless carry) state, meaning residents aged 21 and older who can legally possess a firearm may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. However, Alaska continues to issue concealed handgun permits (CHPs) through the Department of Public Safety, which are useful for reciprocity with other states and may provide other legal benefits.

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New Permit Application Fee

• Total application fee: $87.00 (per the Alaska Department of Public Safety FAQ)
• This breaks down under 13 AAC 30.040(a)(1) as: $40 plus the fees required for fingerprint processing under 13 AAC 68.900, if applicable
• The statutory maximum for a new permit application fee is $99, per AS 18.65.720
• The application fee is nonrefundable, even if the application is denied (per AS 18.65.720 and the DPS FAQ)

Note: The $87.00 figure represents the current total cost combining the $40 base application fee and fingerprint processing fees. The fingerprint processing fee component may vary.

Honorably Retired Peace Officer Application Fee

• $40 for a new permit application (per 13 AAC 30.040(a)(5))
• Honorably retired peace officers applying under AS 18.65.700(e) are not required to submit fingerprints, so no fingerprint processing fee applies
• The officer must apply within one year of retirement

Permit Renewal Fee

• $25 (per 13 AAC 30.040(a)(2) and the DPS FAQ)
• The statutory maximum for renewal is $30, per AS 18.65.720
• Renewal applications must be submitted within 90 days before the permit expiration date (per AS 18.65.725(a))
• Renewal applications need not be delivered in person; they may be mailed to the Alaska Concealed Carry Office at 5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
• A photograph taken within 30 days of the application must accompany the renewal

Late Renewal Fee

• $25 additional late fee if the renewal is submitted on or after the expiration date (per AS 18.65.725(c))
• This means a late renewal costs a total of $50 ($25 renewal + $25 late fee)
• The Department will not accept a renewal application for a permit that has been expired for more than 60 days (per AS 18.65.725(c))
• If a permit has been expired for more than 60 days, the holder must apply for a new permit at the full application fee

Permit Replacement Fee

• $25 for replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged permit (per 13 AAC 30.040(a)(3) and the DPS FAQ)
• The statutory maximum for replacement is $30, per AS 18.65.720
• Replacement requires:
  • Completing the replacement request form
  • A new photograph taken within 30 days
  • An oath certifying the permit was lost, stolen, or destroyed (per AS 18.65.730)
  • Submission in person at an Alaska State Trooper office or authorized municipal police agency
• There is no requirement to return a damaged permit to the permit office

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Summary of All Permit-Related Fees

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Additional Cost Considerations

• Handgun training course: Applicants must complete a DPS-approved handgun course (per AS 18.65.715). The cost of the course is not set by statute and varies by provider. The course must be completed within 12 months before the application date.
• Fingerprinting: Fingerprints must be taken by a DPS-approved person, group, or agency (per AS 18.65.700(a)(4)). Fingerprint processing fees are set under 13 AAC 68.900 and are included in the total application fee.
• Photograph: One frontal-view color photograph taken within 30 days is required for new applications, renewals, and replacements. The cost of the photograph is borne by the applicant and is not included in the permit fees.

Statutory Fee Caps

Per AS 18.65.720:

• The fee for processing an application and initial issuance may not exceed $99
• The fee for renewal or replacement may not exceed $30
• All fees are nonrefundable
• Fees must be based on actual costs incurred by the Department
• The Department conducts periodic reviews of program costs and may adjust fees after compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act (AS 44.62), per 13 AAC 30.040(b)

Returned Checks and Incomplete Applications

Per 13 AAC 30.050(e), review of an application will be discontinued if:

• A fee check is returned by a financial institution as having insufficient funds or is otherwise uncollectible
• The application contains discrepancies, omissions, or has not been completed correctly
• Fingerprints are not sufficiently readable

If review is discontinued, the applicant has 90 days from the date of the Department's written notice to provide supplementary information to resolve the issue. If not resolved within 90 days, the application is rejected (per 13 AAC 30.050(f)).

Permit Duration

• A permit expires on the holder's birthday in the fifth year following issuance, for a maximum period of five years (per AS 18.65.700(d))
• The Department may adjust the length of an initial permit so that it does not exceed five years

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Key Statutes and Regulations