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Alaska General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Alaska has 4 General contractor license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $250 to $500, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 16 hours. The details for each class are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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General Contractor Registration (without residential endorsement)

GC · State license · Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (907) 465-2550
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None. Renewal form states 'There is no grace period - it is illegal to work if your registration has lapsed.' Renewal forms take 4-6 weeks to process; online renewal via MY LICENSE.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $250
Late fee
No late fee or grace-period penalty is stated in 12 AAC 02.180 or on the 2026 renewal forms; the registration simply lapses.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A lapsed registration is reinstated by filing the renewal application with the about $250 renewal fee and current bond, liability insurance and (if applicable) workers' compensation documents dated within 30 days (12 AAC 21.070). Working while lapsed is not allowed.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Commercial general liability required (AS 08.18.101; Bond & Insurance Quick Facts): property damage $20,000; injury/death to one person $50,000; injury/death to more than one person $100,000. Workers' compensation certificate from an Alaska-authorized carrier required if the business has employees (or, for corporations/LLCs, if any member owns 9% or less). Bond/insurance documents must be dated within 30 days of receipt and match the license name/DBA exactly.
Reciprocity
No reciprocity for contractor registrations found; Alaska requires its own bonded registration.
Notes

Biennial renewal fee $250 (12 AAC 02.180(a)(3) and 2026 renewal form); prorated $125 if first issued on/after 10/1/2025. For work requiring three or more trades or supervising mechanical/specialty subs. Alaska calls these registrations (certificate of registration) though commonly 'license'. Per 12 AAC 02.180 the fee includes a 'license enforcement support fee'. Bond alternatives: cash deposit or CD of the same amount.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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General Contractor with Residential Contractor Endorsement

GC-RES · State license · Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (907) 465-2550
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
16 hours
Show CE rulesRenewal of the residential contractor endorsement requires 16 contact hours of approved continuing competency activities in the licensing period. On the first renewal, 8 hours are required for each complete calendar year the endorsement was held; none if held less than one full calendar year. No more than 8 hours may be in business-related topics. Hours used to reinstate a lapsed endorsement cannot be reused (12 AAC 21.650).
Deadline rule
Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None. Renewal form states 'There is no grace period - it is illegal to work if your registration has lapsed.' Renewal forms take 4-6 weeks to process; online renewal via MY LICENSE.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $500
Late fee
No late fee or grace-period penalty is stated in 12 AAC 02.180 or on the 2026 renewal forms; the registration simply lapses.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A lapsed registration is reinstated by filing the renewal application with the about $250 renewal fee and current bond, liability insurance and (if applicable) workers' compensation documents dated within 30 days (12 AAC 21.070). Working while lapsed is not allowed. The endorsement itself can be renewed up to two years after lapse with the CE; lapsed two to five years requires passing the residential endorsement exam (70% or higher) within the prior 12 months; lapsed five years or more requires a new application (12 AAC 21.695).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $20,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Commercial general liability required (AS 08.18.101; Bond & Insurance Quick Facts): property damage $20,000; injury/death to one person $50,000; injury/death to more than one person $100,000. Workers' compensation certificate from an Alaska-authorized carrier required if the business has employees (or, for corporations/LLCs, if any member owns 9% or less). Bond/insurance documents must be dated within 30 days of receipt and match the license name/DBA exactly.
Reciprocity
No reciprocity for contractor registrations found; Alaska requires its own bonded registration.
Notes

Renewal fee shown = $250 GC registration + $250 residential endorsement renewal (12 AAC 02.180(a)(3),(8)); prorated $125 each if first issued on/after 10/1/2025. Endorsement is renewed on a separate form (08-4204) but same 9/30 even-year cycle. Residential endorsement required for work on privately owned 1-4 unit dwellings; endorsement holder cannot be assigned to more than two general contractors. Bond $20,000 applies to GC with residential endorsement doing residential work only (per Quick Facts).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (6)

Handyman Contractor Registration (General Contractor - Handyman)

HANDY · State license · Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (907) 465-2550
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None. Renewal form states 'There is no grace period - it is illegal to work if your registration has lapsed.' Renewal forms take 4-6 weeks to process; online renewal via MY LICENSE.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $250
Late fee
No late fee or grace-period penalty is stated in 12 AAC 02.180 or on the 2026 renewal forms; the registration simply lapses.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A lapsed registration is reinstated by filing the renewal application with the about $250 renewal fee and current bond, liability insurance and (if applicable) workers' compensation documents dated within 30 days (12 AAC 21.070). Working while lapsed is not allowed.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $5,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Commercial general liability required (AS 08.18.101; Bond & Insurance Quick Facts): property damage $20,000; injury/death to one person $50,000; injury/death to more than one person $100,000. Workers' compensation certificate from an Alaska-authorized carrier required if the business has employees (or, for corporations/LLCs, if any member owns 9% or less). Bond/insurance documents must be dated within 30 days of receipt and match the license name/DBA exactly.
Reciprocity
No reciprocity for contractor registrations found; Alaska requires its own bonded registration.
Notes

Biennial renewal fee $250 (12 AAC 02.180(a)(3) and 2026 renewal form); prorated $125 if first issued on/after 10/1/2025. Limited to single projects with aggregate contract price of $10,000 or less (cannot be split to avoid higher bond). Required since 1/1/2015. Handyman licensees must carry public liability and property damage insurance (AS 08.18.101).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Specialty Contractor Registration (limited trades, up to 3)

SPEC · State license · Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (907) 465-2550
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None. Renewal form states 'There is no grace period - it is illegal to work if your registration has lapsed.' Renewal forms take 4-6 weeks to process; online renewal via MY LICENSE.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $250
Late fee
No late fee or grace-period penalty is stated in 12 AAC 02.180 or on the 2026 renewal forms; the registration simply lapses.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A lapsed registration is reinstated by filing the renewal application with the about $250 renewal fee and current bond, liability insurance and (if applicable) workers' compensation documents dated within 30 days (12 AAC 21.070). Working while lapsed is not allowed.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Commercial general liability required (AS 08.18.101; Bond & Insurance Quick Facts): property damage $20,000; injury/death to one person $50,000; injury/death to more than one person $100,000. Workers' compensation certificate from an Alaska-authorized carrier required if the business has employees (or, for corporations/LLCs, if any member owns 9% or less). Bond/insurance documents must be dated within 30 days of receipt and match the license name/DBA exactly.
Reciprocity
No reciprocity for contractor registrations found; Alaska requires its own bonded registration.
Notes

Biennial renewal fee $250 (12 AAC 02.180(a)(3) and 2026 renewal form); prorated $125 if first issued on/after 10/1/2025. Registration lists up to 3 specialty trades per 12 AAC 21.200; renewal form allows changing trades ($35 change fee per 12 AAC 02.180(a)(4)). Same registration used for roofing and electrical entries.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Alaska General contractor continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your General Contractor Registration (without residential endorsement) deadline: Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.
  2. 2Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  3. 3Renew online at https://professionallicense.alaska.gov/MYLICENSE
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $250, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No late fee or grace-period penalty is stated in 12 AAC 02.180 or on the 2026 renewal forms; the registration simply lapses.
  6. 6Check your General Contractor with Residential Contractor Endorsement deadline: Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.
  7. 7Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. Renewal of the residential contractor endorsement requires 16 contact hours of approved continuing competency activities in the licensing period. On the first renewal, 8 hours are required for each complete calendar year the endorsement was held; none if held less than one full calendar year. No more than 8 hours may be in business-related topics. Hours used to reinstate a lapsed endorsement cannot be reused (12 AAC 21.650).
  8. 8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $500, but fees change.
  9. 9Check your Handyman Contractor Registration (General Contractor - Handyman) deadline: Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.
  10. 10Check your Specialty Contractor Registration (limited trades, up to 3) deadline: Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028.

Alaska General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does an Alaska general contractor license expire?

General Contractor Registration (without residential endorsement): renews every 2 years. Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028. General Contractor with Residential Contractor Endorsement: renews every 2 years. Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028. Handyman Contractor Registration (General Contractor - Handyman): renews every 2 years. Expires 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (since 10/1/2023 schedule change). Current cycle: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028; the prior term ended 9/30/2026. Next deadline 9/30/2028. Check with Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Alaska general contractor license need?

General Contractor Registration (without residential endorsement): no CE required. General Contractor with Residential Contractor Endorsement: 16 hours per renewal. Handyman Contractor Registration (General Contractor - Handyman): no CE required. Check with Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Alaska general contractor license?

None. Renewal form states 'There is no grace period - it is illegal to work if your registration has lapsed.' Renewal forms take 4-6 weeks to process; online renewal via MY LICENSE. Check with Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Alaska general contractor license?

General Contractor Registration (without residential endorsement): About $250. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Alaska general contractor license expires?

No late fee or grace-period penalty is stated in 12 AAC 02.180 or on the 2026 renewal forms; the registration simply lapses. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Alaska accept general contractor licenses from other states?

No reciprocity for contractor registrations found; Alaska requires its own bonded registration. Check with Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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