ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Alaska General contractor license renewal checklist
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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
General contractor
General Contractor Registration (without residential endorsement) (GC)
State license · Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators
- 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.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $250. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Official link
- https://professionallicense.alaska.gov/MYLICENSE
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $250, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
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
- 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.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 16 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $500. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Official link
- https://professionallicense.alaska.gov/MYLICENSE
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 16 hours of continuing education
- Bond in force for $20,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $500, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Handyman Contractor Registration (General Contractor - Handyman) (HANDY)
State license · Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators
- 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.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $250. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Official link
- https://professionallicense.alaska.gov/MYLICENSE
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $5,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $250, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
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
- 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.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $250. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Official link
- https://professionallicense.alaska.gov/MYLICENSE
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $250, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup