Alaska Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Alaska
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 40 hours of an Alaska-approved pre-licensing real estate course. Certificate of completion is valid for 18 months.
Required Courses (40 hours total):
- • Alaska Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course (40 hours)
Must also complete 30 hours of approved post-licensing education after obtaining license.
State Examination
Exam Name
Alaska Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
120 multiple-choice questions (80 national, 40 state), 4 hours
Passing Score
75% on each section
Exam Fee
$100
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $100 fee per attempt. Scores valid for 6 months.
Background Check
Type: Criminal background check
Cost: $50
Sponsoring Broker
Must work for a licensed Alaska real estate broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $100 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| License Fee | $250 |
| Fingerprinting | $50 |
| Total Fees | $450 |
Must also obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance. Total does not include E&O insurance costs.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$250
CE Required
20 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
20 hours of continuing education required before renewal
License Reciprocity
Alaska does not have reciprocity agreements with other states. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Alaska requirements.
Alaska Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (907) 465-2550
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 36 months of active and continuous licensee experience within the last 60 months, plus 30 hours of broker training and passing the broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 30 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12