Construction / Contractor Continuing Education / Alaska
- Alaska
- Contractor CE
- Residential Contractor Endorsement
- Updated Oct 2026
Alaska Contractor Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Alaska residential contractor endorsement holders need 16 hours of CE, with no more than 8 in business topics, before each renewal on September 30 of even-numbered years.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Alaska Construction Contractors Program requirements
Hours per cycle
16 hrs
Continuing competency for the residential contractor endorsement
Cycle
2 years
Licenses expire in even-numbered years
Deadline
Sep 30, even years
Applies since October 1, 2023
Online allowed?
Yes, correspondence
Approved correspondence courses count toward your hours
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for an Alaska contractor license?
If you hold a Residential Contractor Endorsement, you need continuing competency hours to renew. Renewal is handled by the State of Alaska, not your city. All contractor registrations also need current bonding and insurance.
CE applies to
- Residential Contractor Endorsement holders
- General Contractors with a residential endorsement
Exemptions
- First-time renewals need 8 hours for each full calendar year you held the endorsement, and none if you held it less than one full calendar year.
Keep bonding and insurance current
Every contractor registration must keep its required bonding and insurance to renew, whether or not CE applies.
Alaska contractor CE at a glance
Alaska contractor renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Construction Contractors Program |
| CE required? | Yes, for residential contractor endorsement holders |
| Hours per cycle | 16 hrs |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | None required; max 8 hrs of business topics |
| Online allowed? | Yes, approved correspondence courses count |
| Deadline | Sep 30, even years |
| Who reports | You certify on your renewal; random audits |
| Carryover | None |
| Grace period | None |
| Renewal fee | $250 ($125 prorated) |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does an Alaska contractor license need?
Residential contractor endorsement holders need 16 hours of approved continuing competency activities related to residential contracting before each renewal. No topic is mandatory, but no more than 8 hours can be business topics (such as management, finance, safety and marketing). Technical topics like codes, construction techniques, energy and remodeling can cover all 16 hours.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Contractor Endorsement | 16 hrs | None required | Business topics max 8 hrs; technical topics up to 16 hrs | Correspondence courses allowed; first aid and CPR max 2 hrs each |
| Residential Contractor Endorsement, first renewal | 8 hrs per full calendar year held | None required | Business topics max 8 hrs | None needed if held less than one full calendar year |
Passing the residential contractor exam during the cycle counts as 16 contact hours. You can’t get credit for the same activity twice in one cycle (12 AAC 21.650–21.665).
Deadline
When is the Alaska contractor license renewal deadline?
Since October 1, 2023, General, Residential, Specialty, Mechanical and Handyman contractor licenses all expire on September 30 of even-numbered years. Residential contractor endorsements follow the same date.
| Deadline rule | September 30 of even-numbered years |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Next deadlines | September 30, 2028 |
| Grace period | None. It’s illegal to work once your endorsement lapses |
| Late penalty | Not stated |
| CE completion deadline | By September 30 of the renewal year; late renewals must attach CE documentation |
Steps
How to renew an Alaska contractor license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore Sep 30
Complete 16 hours of approved continuing competency activities related to residential contracting, with no more than 8 hours in business topics. - Get your certificateSame day
Save your certificate of completion. You must keep CE records for four years. - Confirm it’s reportedOn your renewal
You report your own hours by certifying them on the renewal application. If you’re picked for a random audit, you send your certificates within 30 days. - Pay the renewal fee$250 fee
Mail your renewal application and the $250 fee ($125 prorated for newer endorsements) to the Construction Contractors Program. Faxed or emailed applications aren’t accepted. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm with the state that your registration and endorsement show the new expiration date.
Providers
Approved Alaska contractor license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay. Courses must be state-approved to count.
Approval
How to check an Alaska contractor CE course is approved
Alaska accepts continuing competency activities that relate directly to residential contracting. Activities approved by groups named in the rule (such as the University of Alaska or AHFC) count; others need written department approval, which lasts up to two years.
- Confirm the course is approved by the state before you pay.
- Check whether it counts as a business or technical topic, since business hours cap at 8.
- Make sure your total reaches 16 hours before September 30.
Reporting
How Alaska contractor CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your own CE. On the renewal application you certify that you completed your hours during the cycle. The division randomly audits a percentage of renewals.
- Print or save every certificate of completion.
- Keep your CE records for four years after you earn the hours.
- If audited, send your certificates within 30 days of the notice.
- Late renewals must attach CE documentation to the application.
Cost
How much does Alaska contractor license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Endorsement renewal fee | $250 ($125 prorated if first issued on or after October 1, 2025) | Alaska Construction Contractors Program |
| Late renewal fee | Not stated | Alaska Construction Contractors Program |
| CE courses (16 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the 2026–2028 Residential Contractor Endorsement Renewal Application (08-4204), checked October 2026. Bonding and insurance for your contractor registration are a separate cost.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Alaska contractor license
There’s no grace period. Your endorsement lapses after September 30, and it’s illegal to work under a lapsed endorsement.
Grace period
None. Renew before September 30 of the even year to keep working.
Late renewal
Late applications must include documentation that you completed your CE.
Makeup CE
Hours used to renew or reinstate a lapsed endorsement can’t be used again for a future renewal.
Who controls
Who controls Alaska contractor license renewal?
Renewal authority
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Construction Contractors Program
PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Responsibilities
- Renews contractor registrations and residential contractor endorsements
- Sets continuing competency requirements
- Checks bonding and insurance for contractor registrations
Getting licensed
Getting licensed
We haven’t published a Alaska license guide for this profession yet. Tell us if you need one.
FAQ
Alaska contractor license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does an Alaska contractor need?
Residential contractor endorsement holders need 16 hours before each renewal, with no more than 8 hours in business topics.
When is the deadline?
September 30 of even-numbered years. The next one is September 30, 2028.
Is CE required for my first renewal?
Yes, if you held the endorsement for at least one full calendar year: 8 hours for each full calendar year. If you held it for less than that, no CE is needed.
Who reports my hours?
You do. You certify your hours on the renewal application and keep your certificates for four years in case of a random audit.
Can I take CE online?
Approved correspondence courses count. Confirm the course is state-approved before you pay.
Do hours carry over?
No. Surplus hours can’t be carried into the next licensing period, so plan on 16 new hours each cycle.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
There’s no grace period. Your endorsement lapses after September 30 and you can’t work until it’s renewed with your CE documentation attached.
Sources
Official sources for Alaska contractor CE rules
- State of Alaska contractor registration
- State of Alaska residential contractor endorsement requirements
- Residential Contractor Endorsement Renewal Application (08-4204)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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