Applications Licensing information for all types of contractor licenses, including Residential Endorsements, Electrical Administrators and Mechanical Administrators, may be obtained from:
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Post Office Box 110806
Jeneau, AK 99811-0806
(907465-2550/Fax (907)465-2974
wwwcommerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/constructioncontractors@alaska.gov

Virtually every aspect of commercial, residential and public works construction is regulated at the state level in Alaska.

Prequalification is not required for public works projects; however, a valid contractor registration is required before bidding on a project.

Licensees must possess a valid state of Alaska business License, which is issued separately from the contractor registration.

A general contractor that oversees new home construction or performs residential work greater than 25% of value of the structure must obtain a residential endorsement. An applicant for the residential endorsement must complete an Alaska craftsman home program recognized by the state or an equivalent program and pass a trade exam with a score of at least 70%. An examination is also required for ele3xtrical and mechanical administrators. General contractor licenses expire on December 31st of even years and specialty and mechanical licenses expire on December 31st of odd Years.

License Type / Application Fee / Exam Fee / License Fee / Biennial Renewal / Bond
General / $65 / N/A / $235 / $235 / $25,000
General Residential Endorsement / $65 / $95 / $235 / $235 / $20,000
Mechanical Administrator / $65 / $125 / $235 / $235 / 10,000
Electrical Administrator / $50 / $125 / $200 / $200 / N/A
Specialty / $50 / N/A / #200 / $235 / $5,000

Exam fees and exam schedules, etc. are provided by:
Prometric
Attn: Alaska Examination
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
(800)280-3926
www.prometric.com/alaska

Contractors are also required to provide proof of insurance in the minimum amounts of:
Type / Insurance Amount
Property damage / $20,000
Injury/death to one / $50,000
Injury/death to more than one / $100,000