Professional Licenses in Alaska
Alaska requires licenses for 93 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountant, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,500 5-7 years (including degree)
Accountant, Certified Public
certification 1-4 weeks
Acupuncturist
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses
registration Est. $500 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
registrationAircraft Pilot
license 6-12 months (Private Pilot)
Alcohol Server
licenseArchitect
license Est. $1,710 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Removal Worker
licenseAssistant Behavioral Analyst
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Athletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $270 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $530 9-12 months (including barber school)
Body Piercing, Tattooing and Permanent Cosmetic Coloring
licenseBoiler Operator
licenseBoiler Operator
licenseChild Care and Educational Center in Municipality of Anchorage
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Child Care Provider (Child Care Home)
licenseChiropractor
license Est. $1,050 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Contractor, Construction
license Est. $350 2-4 weeks
Contractor, Construction
licenseCustoms Broker and Related Occupations
licenseDental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license Est. $410 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license Est. $1,450 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
license Est. $150 2-4 months after passing CDR exam
Electrical Administrator
license Est. $500 Varies
Emergency Medical Technician
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician
licenseEsthetician
license Est. $330 4-8 months
Explosives Handler
licenseFuneral Home Managers
licenseGeologist
licenseHairdresser and Hair Stylist
license Est. $450 9-14 months
Hearing Aid Dealer
licenseHome Inspectors
license Est. $350 2-4 weeks
Home Inspectors
licenseInsurance Occupations
license 2-4 weeks
Insurance Occupations
license Est. $350 4-8 weeks
Investment Broker-Dealer and Related Occupations
license Est. $700 2-4 months
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license Est. $400 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
license Est. $630 4 years (BSW education) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license Est. $575 12-18 months
Marital and Family Therapist
license Est. $1,600 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $550 2-4 months
Massage Therapist
licenseMechanical Administrator
licenseMidwife, Certified Direct-entry
certificationMortgage Brokers, Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Loan Originators
license Est. $500 1-3 months
Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician
licenseNaturopath
licenseNuclear Medicine Technologists
licenseNurse Aide
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license Est. $350 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
license Est. $1,300 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license Est. $150 12-18 months
Pawnbroker
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license Est. $25 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license Est. $350 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistant
licensePhysician and Surgeon
license Est. $825 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant - Certified
certification Est. $575 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber
license Est. $250 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Detective in City of Fairbanks
license Est. $475 2-4 weeks
Process Server
licenseProfessional Counselor
license Est. $200 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Professional Counselor
licenseProfessional Counselor
license Est. $850 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Professional Counselor
licensePsychologist
license Est. $750 2-3 years post-doctorate
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
license Est. $580 6-12 months
Real Estate Appraiser
license Est. $580 Varies by level
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $300 3-6 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $700 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $490 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
licenseRegistered Nurse (RN)
registrationRegistered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $575 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Security Guard
licenseSpeech-language Pathologist
license Est. $270 3-6 months after master's graduation
Veterinarian
license Est. $1,000 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Veterinary Technician
license Est. $75 1-3 months