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Alaska Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #42 of 51 Low Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,113
Avg Education Hours
$89
Avg Initial Fee
59.5
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 4,297 Yes $159 $145 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,649 Yes $80 $72 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 4,595 Yes $63 $51 1 yr
Elevator Installer 4,595 Yes $95 $87 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $138 $123 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 2,595 Yes $51 $44 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 6 Yes $51 $47 3 yrs
Plumber 4,595 Yes $70 $63 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,074 Yes $54 $33 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,089 Yes $57 $35 2 yrs
Electrologist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Esthetician 370 Yes $46 $32 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 430 Yes $64 $40 2 yrs
Nail Technician 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $123 $108 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 18 No $51 $44 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $67 $52 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $74 $60 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $67 $52 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $138 $123 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $117 $102 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 29 Yes $54 $47 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $137 $100 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification 2 Yes $7 $6 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,649 Yes $80 $72 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,649 Yes $116 $72 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 132 Yes $47 $44 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,074 Yes $94 $65 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,149 Yes $108 $101 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,149 Yes $138 $123 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,319 Yes $80 $72 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,223 Yes $137 $130 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,149 Yes $116 $108 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,223 Yes $145 $137 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 1,904 Yes $80 $72 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $87 $80 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,149 Yes $101 $69 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,649 Yes $80 $72 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,149 Yes $116 $101 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 19 No $58 $39 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 926 Yes $102 $95 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,149 Yes $101 $94 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,649 Yes $88 $81 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,649 Yes $108 $101 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,297 Yes $159 $145 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector — No $50 — 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 61 Yes $70 $62 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 91 Yes $102 $91 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 6 Yes $39 $32 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 184 Yes $47 $32 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 52 Yes $39 $32 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities.

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