Real Estate Broker / Alaska
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Alaska Real Estate Broker License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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What the Alaska data shows for Real Estate Brokers

Alaska's path to real estate broker licensure runs through 91 hours of approved instruction, 2 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Alaska folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

Upfront cost is $102, with renewal running $91 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 16 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, real estate brokers should know: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
54/100
Real Estate Broker · 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 B
91 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$102
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$46/yr
$91 every 2 years
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
16 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
91 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$102
Renewal Fee
$91
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 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 Real Estate Broker in Alaska? ▼
In Alaska, the license path calls for 91 education/training hours, a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, and a $102 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in Alaska? ▼
Certification as a real estate broker in Alaska means clearing the state's checklist: 91 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 Real Estate Broker license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for real estate brokers: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Alaska licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Alaska require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for real estate broker licensing in Alaska. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in Alaska? ▼
Alaska ties continued real estate broker licensure to 16 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $91 renewal fee.

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What to do with this real estate broker license

Real Estate Broker in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a real estate broker-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's real estate broker requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Real Estate Broker in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state real estate broker 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.

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