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Alaska Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Alaska has 3 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $200 to $250, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education ranges from 8 to 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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Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor)

COF-PLB · State license · Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness)

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Renew on the official site

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
16 hours
Show CE rules8 AAC 90.192(c): 16 hours within 24 months before renewal; at least 8 on significant changes/updates to the UPC; no more than 8 plumbing-industry related. Attach certificates.
Deadline rule
Journeyman-level certificate valid two years from issue; expires on anniversary of issue. May renew from 90 days before expiration.
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Grace period
The $50 application fee is waived for renewals within 90 days after expiration. The form does not describe any period in which work may continue on an expired certificate.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $200
Late fee
About $50 application fee applies if applying more than 90 days after expiration (waived within 90 days).
Reinstatement
Renewal more than two years after expiration requires retesting.

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
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Provisional certificate for holders of current out-of-state license (details not fully verified).
Notes

Individual credential. Renew by emailing form to [email protected] or mailing to 1251 Muldoon Rd, Suite 113, Anchorage AK 99504.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Mechanical Administrator - Plumbing categories (unlimited commercial & industrial plumbing; residential plumbing and hydronic heating)

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

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (907) 465-2550
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rules12 AAC 39.410: 8-hour workshop per licensing period on the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted under AS 18.60.705 (unlimited commercial/industrial plumbing); residential plumbing & hydronic heating may use UPC or UMC. Same sponsor/approval/reporting rules as HVAC entry.
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current term 1/1/2026-12/31/2027; next deadline 12/31/2027.
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Grace period
None; illegal to work after lapse. No inactive status.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $200
Late fee
No late fee is set in 12 AAC 02.245. The license lapses after December 31 of the odd year and work must stop until it is renewed.
Reinstatement
May renew after lapse only after satisfying CE (12 AAC 39 Art. 8); lapsed more than two years requires retest.

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
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Fee $200 biennial ($100 prorated if first issued on or after 1/1/2025). Phone (907) 465-2550. The 16-hour CE rule applies to the journeyman Certificate of Fitness, not to the administrator license, which needs 8 hours.

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Mechanical Contractor Registration (plumbing/pipefitting)

MECH · 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)); prorated $125 if first issued on or after 10/1/2025. Mechanical contractors cover plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, HVAC and sprinkler/dry chemical fire protection work. A mechanical administrator license (separate entry) is needed for the mechanical work and is assigned to the contractor with the Change of Employer/Affiliation form. Bond may be a surety bond or a cash deposit or certificate of deposit, and must remain in effect continuously for 3 years. A state business license is also required.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Alaska Plumbing continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor) deadline: Journeyman-level certificate valid two years from issue; expires on anniversary of issue. May renew from 90 days before expiration.
  2. 2Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 8 AAC 90.192(c): 16 hours within 24 months before renewal; at least 8 on significant changes/updates to the UPC; no more than 8 plumbing-industry related. Attach certificates.
  3. 3Renewal information: https://labor.alaska.gov/lss/forms/cof/COF_Application_RENEWAL.pdf
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: About $50 application fee applies if applying more than 90 days after expiration (waived within 90 days).
  6. 6Check your Mechanical Administrator - Plumbing categories (unlimited commercial & industrial plumbing; residential plumbing and hydronic heating) deadline: Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current term 1/1/2026-12/31/2027; next deadline 12/31/2027.
  7. 7Complete 8 continuing education hours before renewing. 12 AAC 39.410: 8-hour workshop per licensing period on the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted under AS 18.60.705 (unlimited commercial/industrial plumbing); residential plumbing & hydronic heating may use UPC or UMC. Same sponsor/approval/reporting rules as HVAC entry.
  8. 8Renew online at https://professionallicense.alaska.gov/MYLICENSE
  9. 9If you miss the deadline: No late fee is set in 12 AAC 02.245. The license lapses after December 31 of the odd year and work must stop until it is renewed.
  10. 10Check your Mechanical Contractor Registration (plumbing/pipefitting) 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.
  11. 11Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  12. 12Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $250, but fees change.
  13. 13If 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.

Alaska Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does an Alaska plumbing license expire?

Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor): renews every 2 years. Journeyman-level certificate valid two years from issue; expires on anniversary of issue. May renew from 90 days before expiration. Mechanical Administrator - Plumbing categories (unlimited commercial & industrial plumbing; residential plumbing and hydronic heating): renews every 2 years. Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current term 1/1/2026-12/31/2027; next deadline 12/31/2027. Mechanical Contractor Registration (plumbing/pipefitting): 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 Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Alaska plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor): 16 hours per renewal. Mechanical Administrator - Plumbing categories (unlimited commercial & industrial plumbing; residential plumbing and hydronic heating): 8 hours per renewal. Mechanical Contractor Registration (plumbing/pipefitting): no CE required. Check with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Alaska plumbing license?

The $50 application fee is waived for renewals within 90 days after expiration. The form does not describe any period in which work may continue on an expired certificate. Check with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Alaska plumbing license?

Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor): About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Alaska plumbing license expires?

About $50 application fee applies if applying more than 90 days after expiration (waived within 90 days). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Alaska accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Provisional certificate for holders of current out-of-state license (details not fully verified). Check with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness) 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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