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Alaska General Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your general contractor license in Alaska. Last updated 2026-06-27. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$300
Bond Required
$10,000-$25,000
License Details
License Name General Contractor / Residential Contractor Endorsement
Issuing Authority Dept. of Commerce, Contractor Registration
Exam Required yes (residential endorsement)
Exam Type AK Residential Endorsement exam
Bond Amount $10,000-$25,000
GL Insurance $200,000 bodily injury | $50,000 property damage
Workers Comp Required
Initial Fee $300
Renewal Fee $235 biennial
Renewal Period biennial
CE Required no
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 2 (residential endorsement)
Financial Requirement Surety bond $10,000-$25,000 tiered
Note: Cold-climate code training recommended

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