Regulatory & compliance · Intrastate household goods

Alaska

No state license required

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

License Required
No
No specific state license required intrastate
Insurance Required
Yes
Yes — Intrastate carriers must file evidence of financial responsibility:

  • $200,000 property damage (single incident)
  • $500,000 bodily injury or death (single incident)
Permits Required
Yes
Yes — For non-resident or unregistered vehicles (e.g., out-of-state movers): Trip permits or temporary registration through Alaska DMV
U.S. DOT Number Required
Yes
Yes — Alaska requires intrastate commercial vehicles to have a USDOT number FMCSA
Complaint Contact
DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (Anchorage)

LicensingLicensing and Registration

Alaska does not issue a specific intrastate mover license. However, commercial motor vehicles used for hire must meet federal and state registration and insurance requirements

InsuranceInsurance & Financial Responsibility

Per Alaska law (AS 19.10.300), movers must maintain minimum liability coverage:

  • $200,000 for property damage (single incident)
  • $500,000 for bodily injury or death (single incident)
    This coverage must be filed with the Alaska DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division

TripTrip Permits & Temporary Registration

Non-resident or unregistered commercial vehicles entering the state must obtain:

  • A Commercial Trip Permit
  • Or a Temporary Registration (TRT) via the DMV
    Required for a one-time intrastate move within Alaska

FederalFederal Requirements

Alaska is one of several states requiring intrastate commercial carriers to maintain a USDOT number as part of their compliance documentation FMCSA.

ConsumerConsumer Protections

  • Only movers with valid USDOT registration and required insurance should be considered.
  • Out-of-state movers must ensure proper permits (Trip Permit or TRT) before operating in Alaska.
  • For issues like damage, licensing, or insurance non-compliance, consumers should reach out to the DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

  • State-specific mover licenseNot required
  • USDOT NumberRequired
  • Liability InsuranceRequired
  • Trip Permit / Temporary Registration (TRT)Required if non-resident vehicle
  • Evidence filed with DMVRequired