Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors

Application for Architect by Exam

$200 application fee + $100 registration fee

Application by comity

• Applications and supporting documents, (work experience verifications, official transcripts and verification of registration and examination) and nonrefundable application fees must be received in the Juneau office 30 days before a scheduled board meeting.
• Applicants will be notified via email of action taken by the Board as soon as possible, but not more than three weeks after the board meeting. All documents received prior to receipt of application will be held up to one year and matched with an application upon rece
• Alaska does NOT offer reciprocity (written agreement) with any other state or country.
• Comity MAY be granted to professional registrants from other states, territories, and foreign countries at the discretion of the Board and in compliance with statutes and regulations.
• Applicants are required to have all examinations and required work experience verified by a third party using Alaska forms and mailed directly to the Alaska board office. NCARB Council Records may be accepted for verification of education, examinations, and current registration, however the corresponding section of the application must be filled in – do not put “see NCARB Record”.
• Applicants must meet the qualifications for licensure in accordance with AS 08.48.201.

Mail 

$100 registration fee + $200 non refundable application fee = $300 

• Applications are processed according to the date received. The Board meets four times a year, usually in February, May, August, and November. Board meeting dates are posted on the Board’s website
• The average time to process a paper application is 2-4 weeks from the date it is received in this office, complete with all correct forms and supporting documents and appropriate fees paid

• Education, Exam,  Experience & Registration Verification 
  • NCARB Record OR
  • If you were initially licensed on or before July 13, 2011, you may submit the following in lieu of an NCARB Record.
    • Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the institution by email or mail. (12 AAC 36.061)
    • Verification of A.R.E. exams and current registration in at least one other state must be submitted directly from the state board(s) to our office; these can be accepted by email or mail.
  • And Either - 
    • Completed work experience verification form (08-TBP) showing at least 24 months R.C. per 12 AAC 36.103(b)(3). 
    • Two Letters of reference verifying the applicant’s experience as a registered architect for five years or more in a state, territory, or a possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country. Each letter must be signed and sealed by a professional architect in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country. Letters can be accepted electronically and must address
      • Your professional experience since registration as a licensed architect
      • Your ability and character;
      • The reference’s professional association to you, demonstrating direct knowledge of your work experience as a registered architect;
      • How long the reference has been an associate of yours (minimum five years) during your tenure as a registered architect;
• All architect applicants must successfully complete a Board-approved arctic course (listed on the Board’s website). You may submit your application prior to completion of the course to expedite the application process. (12 AAC 36.110(a)) 
• Jurisprudence  Questionnaire 

Online

$100 for active registrations and $50 for licenses issued in the second half of the biennial renewal period during their first renewal.

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Certificate of Authorization for Corporate LLC, or LLP Practice

Mail or fax.

$200 application fee + $300 registration fee

An email confirmation will be sent within 5 business days; final approval by the board is sent within 60 days. The typical turnaround time is 10-15 business days.

Domestic and Foreign Applicants:

1. A certified notarized copy of amendment showing compliance with AS 08.48.241(b)(1)
2. A certified notarized copy of resolution by the corporation’s board of directors, the LLC’s managing members or manager, or the LLP’s general partners designating the Alaska-registered person(s) in responsible charge for each field or branch of service offered.
3. A certified sealed statement (found in application packet) from the Alaska-registered person(s) designated in responsible charge.
4. Documentation of corporation, LLC, or LLP’s experience i.e., a company brochure or statement of experience. If the company is new, provide a resume of each person in responsible charge.

Domestic Applicants:

1. Register your business with the Corporations, Business, & Professional Licensing - Corporations Section.
2. File a Certificate of Authorization application with the Board of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.

Foreign Applicants:

1. Foreign qualify your business (unless exempt) with the Corporations, Business, & Professional Licensing - Corporations Section.

2. File a Certificate of Authorization application with the Board of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.

• Entity number/Certificate of registration from the State of Alaska’s Division of Corporations, or, if you are an out-of-state company, a letter from an officer explaining how the company meets a corporate exemption.
• Authorization for Release of Records
• Certified notarized copy of amendment showing compliance with AS 08.48.241(b)(1)
• Certified notarized copy of resolution by the corporation’s board of directors, the LLC’s managing members or manager, or the LLP’s general partners designating the Alaska-registered person(s) in responsible charge for each field or branch of service offered
• Certified sealed statement from the Alaska-registered person(s) designated in responsible charge.
• Documentation of corporation, LLC, or LLP’s experience i.e., a company brochure or statement of experience. If the company is new, please provide a resume of each person in responsible charge.

Biennial Certificate of Authorization Renewal for Corporate LLC or LLP Practice

Mail or online.

$300. Firms that obtained a license in the second half of the renewal period and are renewing for the first time pay a prorated fee of $150.

4-6 weeks

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

$50

• List of licensees in responsible charge of the firm's professional services
• Disclosure of disciplinary actions taken against individuals in leadership roles or acting as qualifying individuals (if applicable)

Application for Amendment for Certificate of Authorization for Corporate, LLC, or LLP Practice

$75

Within 30 days of the effective date of the change.

The amendment form is used to report changes to:

• Your corporate name
• The person(s) designated in responsible charge
• Added endorsements for field(s) of practice
• Altered ownership of the corporation/ the membership of the limited liability company/ or the partners of the limited liability partnership.

Attachments needed if you have a change in corporate, LLP, or LLP name:

• Photocopy of certificate from the Corporations section of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing showing the new corporate, LLC, or LLP name.
• Certified notarized copy of the corporate board of directors, the managing members or manager of the LLC, or the general partners of the LLP’s resolution to change the name.

Attachments needed if you have a change in person(s) designated in Responsible Charge:

• Certified notarized copy of the corporate board of directors, the managing members or manager of the LLC, or the general partners of the LLP’s resolution designating the current Alaska-registered professional in responsible charge for each branch of practice.
• Certified statement from person(s) designated as being in responsible charge.

Attachments needed if you have a change in field(s) of practice:

• Certified notarized copy of the amendment to corporate, LLC or LLP bylaws indicating each field in which the corporation, LLC, or LLP wishes to practice.
• Certified notarized copy of the corporate board of directors’ resolution, the managing members or manager of the LLC, or the general partners of the LLP’s resolution designating the current Alaska-registered professional in charge for each branch of practice.

$300 for licenses expired for less than 5 years and $500 for licenses expired for 5 years or more.

License expired under 5 years follow the standard renewal procedure. Licenses lapsed more than 5 years must submit a new license application.

Land Surveyor by Exam Registration Application

$200 application fee + $100 registration fee + $100 exam fee.

Biennial Registration Renewal

Mail or online.

$100 for active registrations and $50 for registrations issued in the second half of the biennial renewal period during their first renewal.

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.