How to get a Residential Contractor Endorsement license in Alaska
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional LicensingRequired hours by license class
Residential Contractor Endorsement
16 required hoursWho this applies to: Individuals seeking a Residential Contractor Endorsement, including general contractors who oversee new home construction or perform residential work greater than 25% of the value of a structure being altered
A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
Source: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing · verified 2026-09-02
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Alaska require for general contractors?
- 16 hours for Residential Contractor Endorsement, as set by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Alaska?
- Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Alaska requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
- Can I complete these hours online?
- Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.
Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Alaska general contractors renewal requires 16 hours of continuing education — see Alaska general contractors continuing education.