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Alaska contractor license renewal rules

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

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Electrical3 license types

Electrical Administrator License (categories: unlimited commercial wiring, residential wiring, inside/outside communications, controls, unlimited linework)

EA · 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
8 hours
Show CE rules12 AAC 32.315: one eight-hour workshop (or approved equivalent) per licensing period covering the adopted NEC (or NESC for outside communications/unlimited linework). Exempt if passed a code exam during the period. Self-certified on the renewal form's Statement of Compliance; audited. Hours are for the 2024-2025 period for the current renewal.
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current term 1/1/2026-12/31/2027; next deadline 12/31/2027.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None. Form states license lapses after Dec 31 with no grace period; illegal to work when lapsed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $170
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late fee is set in 12 AAC 02.210. On reinstatement of a lapsed license, unpaid renewal fees plus any penalty fee under AS 08.01.100(b) must be paid (AS 08.40.135(b)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)AS 08.40.135(b): lapsed license may be reinstated with proof of continued competency and payment of unpaid renewal fees and any penalty fee, unless lapsed more than two years, in which case the exam must be retaken.

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
Notes

Fee $170 biennial ($85 prorated if first issued on/after 1/1/2025). Administrator must report change in employer/affiliation with notarized statement #08-4901 within 15 days (12 AAC 32.920). Phone (907) 465-2550. Separately, journeyman electricians hold a Certificate of Fitness from Dept. of Labor (see next entry).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Journeyman Electrician / Residential Wireman Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor)

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

Remind me before this expires
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(b): 16 hours within the 24 months before renewal; at least 8 hours on significant changes/updates to the NEC, no more than 8 hours electrical-industry related. Attach course certificates.
Deadline rule
Journeyman-level certificate valid two years from issue (AS 18.62 / 8 AAC 90); expires on anniversary of issue. May renew starting 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 of expiration).
Reinstatement
Renewals more than two years after expiration require retesting (renewal form; 8 AAC 90.180).

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
Notes

Individual (employee-level) credential, included because a contractor's electricians must hold it. Renew by emailing the form to [email protected] or mailing it to 1251 Muldoon Rd, Suite 113, Anchorage AK 99504; processing takes 7 to 10 business days. Pay by card or by check payable to Department of Labor.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

Specialty Contractor Registration - Electrical (also General/Mechanical contractor with electrical work)

SPEC-ELEC · 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.
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. Electrical is a specialty trade (12 AAC 21.200; max 3 trades per specialty registration). Renewal form requires listing the assigned Electrical Administrator (Part VI); if changed, attach Change of Employer/Affiliation form #08-4901.

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

General contractor4 license types

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.
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
Sources (5)

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.
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.
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.
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
Sources (5)

HVAC2 license types

Mechanical Administrator - HVAC categories (heating/cooling/process piping; unlimited HVAC/sheet metal; unlimited refrigeration; temperature control; residential HVAC)

MA-HVAC · 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
8 hours
Show CE rules12 AAC 39.410: one eight-hour workshop (or equivalent approved correspondence/individual study) per licensing period covering the Uniform Mechanical Code in effect (or UPC for plumbing categories). Exempt if the licensee passed a code-based licensing exam during the concluding period. Approved sponsors include Mechanical Contractors of Alaska, UA plumbers/pipefitters, IAPMO, ICBO, SMACNA, Alaska DOLWD; others require individual approval. Licensee self-reports on a form (name of sponsor, location, title, instructor, dates, hours); division audits a percentage. Surplus hours cannot carry over.
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years regardless of issue date (licenses issued within 90 days of expiry run to the next biennial date). Current term 1/1/2026-12/31/2027; next deadline 12/31/2027. Renewal notice mailed at least 30 days before expiry.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None. Form states license lapses after Dec 31 and 'There is no grace period - it is illegal to work if your license has lapsed.' 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
Lapsed license may be renewed later only after satisfying the CE requirement (12 AAC 39 Art. 8). If lapsed more than two years, must 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
Notes

Fee $200 biennial ($100 prorated if first issued on/after 1/1/2025) per renewal form and 12 AAC 02.245. Administrator may be assigned to contractor via Change of Employer/Affiliation form. Phone (907) 465-2550.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Mechanical Contractor Registration (HVAC/sheet metal/refrigeration/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.
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.

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

Pest control1 license type

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (DEC; structural/other categories)

CPA · State license · Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - Pesticide Control Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
12 hours
Show CE rulesAt least 12 DEC-approved continuing education hours, all completed before the current certification expires (18 AAC 90.310). The spring Alaska Certified Applicator Conference (UAF Cooperative Extension) gives up to 6 CEUs; approved online courses give 1 CEU each. Submit the online CEU Re-Certification Application; DEC then invoices the $25 fee and requests insurance information.
Deadline rule
Initial certification valid 1, 2 or 3 years depending on exam scores; recertification by CEUs is valid 3 years from issue date. All CEUs must be completed before the current certification expires.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None stated; coursework must be finished before expiry.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $25
Late fee
None stated. about $25 fee paid only after DEC sends an invoice.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)If certification has expired (or CEUs not taken), applicant must be certified again by passing the Core exam (70%) and at least one category exam (70%).

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
Liability insurance of at least $500,000 per person for bodily injury and $300,000 per incident for property damage, held by the applicator or the employer (18 AAC 90.620). Coverage must be reported to DEC each year and within 30 days of any change. Government and school employees and designated private applicators are exempt.
Notes

Alaska has no separate structural pest control business license; commercial applicators are certified individually by DEC (Core exam plus a category exam, 70% each). Mail: P.O. Box 111800, Juneau AK 99811; office 410 Willoughby Ave, Juneau. The $25 recertification fee is paid only after DEC sends an invoice. A currently certified applicator who fails the Core exam loses certification.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

Plumbing3 license types

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)

Remind me before this expires
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.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
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
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
Sources (2)

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

Remind me before this expires
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.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
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
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.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

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.
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.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Roofing1 license type

Specialty Contractor Registration - Roofing Contractor (12 AAC 21.460)

SPEC-ROOF · 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.
Notes

Biennial renewal fee $250 (12 AAC 02.180(a)(3)); prorated $125 if first issued on or after 10/1/2025. Roofing Contractor is a listed specialty trade (12 AAC 21.460); up to three trades per specialty registration.

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

Licensing boards

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - Pesticide Control Program

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness)

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

Sources

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