Professional Engineer (PE) / Alaska
2026 data Alaska board official source

Alaska Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides engineering services to the public. Requires FE + PE exams.

What the Alaska data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

Becoming a licensed professional engineer (pe) in Alaska means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience once the applicant turns 18. Alaska regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

Upfront cost is $138, with renewal running $123 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 30-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For professional engineer (pe)s, the reciprocity picture is: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
28/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · 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 N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$138
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$62/yr
$123 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$138
Renewal Fee
$123
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 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 Professional Engineer (PE) in Alaska? ▼
Alaska requires, passing an exam (FE Exam then PE Exam), and an initial fee of $138.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Alaska? ▼
Certification as a professional engineer (pe) in Alaska means clearing the state's checklist plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Professional Engineer (PE) licenses generally reciprocate as follows: NCEES model law: recognized in most states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Alaska require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
Alaska doesn't condition professional engineer (pe) licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in Alaska? ▼
Alaska ties continued professional engineer (pe) licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $123 renewal fee.

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What to do with this professional engineer (pe) license

Professional Engineer (PE) in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a professional engineer (pe)-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's professional engineer (pe) requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Professional Engineer (PE) in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state professional engineer (pe) license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alaska's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alaska overview

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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.