Alaska Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Alaska.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Alaska for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Alaska Engineering Company Licenses
Alaska Certificate of Authorization for Corporate, LLC, or LLP Practice
Initial Registration
Form: | Certificate of Authorization for Corporate LLC, or LLP Practice |
Filing Method: | Mail or fax. |
Agency Fee: | $200 application fee + $300 registration fee |
Turnaround: | 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. |
Before you Apply: | Domestic and Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Biennial Certificate of Authorization Renewal for Corporate LLC or LLP Practice |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $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. |
Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Penalties: | $50 |
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Amendment
Form: | Application for Amendment for Certificate of Authorization for Corporate, LLC, or LLP Practice |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
Notes: | The amendment form is used to report changes to:
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Required Attachments: | Attachments needed if you have a change in corporate, LLP, or LLP name:
Attachments needed if you have a change in person(s) designated in Responsible Charge:
Attachments needed if you have a change in field(s) of practice:
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Reinstatement
Agency Fee: | $300 for licenses expired for less than 5 years and $500 for licenses expired for 5 years or more. |
Notes: | License expired under 5 years follow the standard renewal procedure. Licenses lapsed more than 5 years must submit a new license application. |
Individual Licenses
Alaska Individual Engineering Licenses
Alaska Land Surveyor Registration
Agency: | Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 application fee + $100 registration fee + $100 exam fee. |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 for active registrations and $50 for registrations issued in the second half of the biennial renewal period during their first renewal. |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Alaska Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 application fee + $100 registration fee |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 application fee + $100 registration fee = $300 |
Turnaround: | 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. |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 for active registrations and $50 for licenses issued in the second half of the biennial renewal period during their first renewal. |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Alaska Professional Geologist Certification
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reciprocal Registration
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Certifications have no expiration date and require no renewal fees.
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.