Alaska Ignition Interlock Requirements (2026): Costs & Approved Providers
Alaska is an all-offender state — any alcohol DUI or refusal conviction triggers an interlock requirement, regardless of your BAC. If you’ve been convicted, here’s what the law requires, what it costs, and which providers are certified statewide.
| All-offender state? | Yes — any alcohol DUI or refusal conviction, no BAC threshold |
| When the clock starts | From the date you regain driving privileges — not from conviction or sentencing |
| Duration — 1st offense | 6 months minimum (AS 28.35.030) |
| Duration — 2nd offense | 12 months minimum from restoration of driving privilege |
| Duration — 3rd offense | 18 months minimum (misdemeanor); 60 months if felony DUI (2+ priors in 10 years) |
| Duration — 4th offense | 24 months minimum |
| Remote community waiver | Narrow exemption for specific listed off-road communities — ask your attorney |
| Who certifies devices | Alaska Dept. of Corrections; DMV verifies for reinstatement |
| DMV reinstatement fees | $200 (one DUI/refusal); $250 with admin actions; $500 (two DUIs/refusal); $100 limited license application |
| Governing law | AS 28.35.030; AS 28.35.032; AS 12.55.102; AS 28.15.201; AS 28.20.230 |
| Offense term | DUI (Driving Under the Influence) |
Do you need an interlock in Alaska?
If you have an alcohol DUI or refusal conviction in Alaska, yes — there is no BAC threshold and no first-offender exemption. The interlock attaches to the conviction itself, not to your BAC level. The only narrow exception is a court waiver for residents of specific remote or off-road communities listed in statute; that waiver is not available to most drivers.
One important timing detail: the clock starts when you regain driving privileges, not at sentencing. Installing early won’t shorten your term — DMV will only accept installation paperwork dated within 30 days of when you’re eligible to drive again.
Alaska-certified providers
Five brands are certified by the Alaska Department of Corrections. Note: Guardian is not certified in Alaska.
| Provider | Monthly est. | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intoxalock | $60–100 | Statewide | 888-283-5899 |
| Smart Start | $70–100 | Statewide | 800-831-3299 |
| LifeSafer | $65–95 | Statewide | 800-634-3077 |
| ALCOLOCK | $60–90 | Statewide | 866-700-9300 |
| RoadGuard (Dräger) | $65–95 | Statewide | 833-545-0368 |
Monthly estimates are market ranges — your exact price depends on vehicle and location. Confirm certification with the Alaska DMV interlock page before signing. An uncertified provider won’t satisfy your requirement.
What an interlock costs in Alaska
| Installation (one time) | $70–150 |
| Monthly lease + monitoring | $60–100 |
| Removal | $50–100 |
| DMV reinstatement fee | $200–500 (depends on offense count) |
| Limited license application | $100 |
Over a minimum 6-month first-offense term, expect roughly $700–1,000 in device costs before DMV fees. Estimate your exact cost →
How to get installed — 5 steps
- Serve any hard suspension period — the IID term doesn’t begin until you’re eligible to drive again.
- Once eligible, call a certified provider and schedule installation within 30 days — DMV won’t accept paperwork dated earlier.
- Bring your vehicle and court documents. Installation takes 60–90 minutes.
- Submit proof of installation to DMV to obtain your limited license or reinstate your regular license.
- Complete the full court-ordered term without violations — there is no early removal option in Alaska.
Violations and tampering
Alaska does not have a statutory graduated-sanction schedule that automatically adds time for individual failed tests. However, tampering with or circumventing the device is a Class A misdemeanor under AS 11.76.140 — a separate criminal charge on top of any consequences from your original DUI. A prior IID violation also permanently bars you from obtaining a limited license for a subsequent offense. Don’t take the risk.