Licensed Professional Counselor / Alaska
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Alaska Licensed Professional Counselor License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Provides mental health counseling and therapy services.

What the Alaska data shows for Licensed Professional Counselors

To practice as a licensed professional counselor in Alaska, the state licensing board requires 2,649 documented education or training hours, a passing score on NCE (National Counselor Exam) or NCMHCE, and 2 years of supervised work experience. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Alaska's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in Counseling".

Budget $88 to get started, plus $81 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Counseling Compact: 40+ states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
40/100
Licensed Professional Counselor · Alaska

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
2,649 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C+
$88
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$41/yr
$81 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in Counseling
2,649 hours
Exam Requirement
NCE (National Counselor Exam) or NCMHCE
Required
Initial License Fee
$88
Renewal Fee
$81
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska? ▼
In Alaska, the license path calls for 2649 education/training hours, a passing score on NCE (National Counselor Exam) or NCMHCE, and a $88 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska? ▼
Certification as a licensed professional counselor in Alaska means clearing the state's checklist: 2649 hours of education plus 2 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Licensed Professional Counselor license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for licensed professional counselors nationally works like this: Counseling Compact: 40+ states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Alaska. Verify the specifics with the Alaska licensing board.
Does Alaska require a background check for Licensed Professional Counselor licensing? ▼
Alaska does require a background check before issuing a licensed professional counselor license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska? ▼
Licensed licensed professional counselors in Alaska must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $81.

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Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a licensed professional counselor-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alaska licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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