How to Get a Real estate agent License in Alaska (2026)

Alaska Real Estate Commission

Alaska Real Estate Commission

Real Estate Commission

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Open the official agency page

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission/ApplicantsLicensees/SalesPersonLicensingRequirements.aspx

Salesperson Licensing Requirements

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19 years old

19

Be at least 19 years of age and work for a licensed broker.

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40 hours

40

Complete 40 classroom hours of approved pre-licensing education.

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Pass the licensing examination; apply within six months after passing.

Pass the licensing examination; apply within six months after passing.

Pass the appropriate exam. Apply for licensure within six months after passing the exam.

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Work for a licensed broker.

Work for a licensed broker.

Be at least 19 years of age and work for a licensed broker.

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Submit proof of errors and omissions insurance through the master policy or equivalent coverage.

Submit proof of errors and omissions insurance through the master policy or equivalent coverage.

All licensees are required to obtain and submit proof of E & O insurance, either through the master policy offered by RISC or through equivalent coverage.

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All Real Estate Licenses expire on January 31 of even-numbered years regardless of when first issued, except new licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date will be issued to the next biennium.

All Real Estate Licenses expire on January 31 of even-numbered years regardless of when first issued, except new licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date will be issued to the next biennium. Applies to: Alaska real estate licenses; new licenses issued within 90 days of expiration are issued to the next biennium.

All Real Estate Licenses expire on January 31 of even-numbered years regardless of when first issued, except new licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date will be issued to the next biennium.

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20 hours

20

the 20 hours of continuing education that you will be required to complete prior to license renewal.

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Eight hours of designated core curriculum and 12 hours of approved elective topics.

Eight hours of designated core curriculum and 12 hours of approved elective topics.

An 8-hour continuing education core curriculum, identified by the Commission, that stresses current trends in real estate practices and changes in state, federal and case law in the areas of real estate sales, property management, community association management or commercial sales (12 AAC 64.500(b)(1)). 12 contact hours of continuing education in elective topics that meet the requirements designated in 12 AAC 64.500(a).

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$200

200

Nonrefundable Application Fee $200.00

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$120

120

License Fee: $120.00

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2 years

2

Licenses are issued for a two-year period

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Open the official agency page

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/rec4179.pdf

Real Estate Salesperson by Examination Application

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New licensees must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within one year, in addition to renewal CE.

New licensees must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within one year, in addition to renewal CE.

Effective February 1, 2008 all new licensees are required to complete 30 hours of post-licensing education pursuant to 12AAC 64.064. All post-licensing education must be completed within one-year of initial licensure.

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A $50 recovery fund fee is separate from application and license fees.

A $50 recovery fund fee is separate from application and license fees.

Recovery Fund Fee: $ 50.00

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