# Alaska Stat. § 09.38.020: Exemptions of personal property subject to value limitations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 09.38.020
- **Heading:** Exemptions of personal property subject to value limitations
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 9 / Chapter 09.38 / Section 09.38.020

## Text

(a) An individual is entitled to an exemption in property not to exceed an aggregate value of $3,000 chosen by the individual from the following categories of property: (1) household goods and wearing apparel reasonably necessary for one household;

(2) if reasonably held for the personal use of the individual or a dependent, books and musical instruments; and

(3) family portraits and heirlooms of particular sentimental value to the individual.

(b) An individual is entitled to exemption of jewelry, not exceeding $1,000 in aggregate value, if held for the personal use of the individual or a dependent.

(c) An individual is entitled to exemption, not exceeding $2,800 in aggregate value, of implements, professional books, and tools of the trade.

(d) An individual is entitled to the exemption of pets to the extent of a value not exceeding $1,000.

(e) An individual is entitled to an exemption of one motor vehicle to the extent of a value not exceeding $3,000 if the full value of the motor vehicle does not exceed $20,000.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.010 Homestead exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.015 Property exempt without limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.017 Exemption of retirement plan interests and payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.017.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.020 Exemptions of personal property subject to value limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.025 Exemption of unmatured life insurance and annuity contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.030 Exemption of earnings and liquid assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.035 Continuing lien on wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.035.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.040 Priorities between continuing liens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.045 Effective date of continuing lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.050 Increased exemption amount.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.055 Bankruptcy proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.060 Tracing exempt property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.065 Claims enforceable against exempt property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.070 Limitation on enforcement of certain security interests in exempt goods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.070.md)

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