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How to Renew Your Alaska Electrician License

Alaska electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness) rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Alaska electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Electrical Administrator, Journeyman Electrician, Continuing education, Power Limited Technician, Residential Electrician. Requirements are set by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness). Hours differ by class — 16 hours for Electrical Administrator, Journeyman Electrician, Continuing education; 12 hours for Power Limited Technician; 8 hours for Residential Electrician.

When to renew

Alaska electricians licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/alaska/8-AAC-90.192)

The continuing education Alaska requires

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness) requires 16 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Code courses
  • Industry-related courses
  • Significant changes/updates to the National Electrical Code — at least 8 hours
  • Electrical-industry related content — at least 8 hours
  • Industry-related training (capped)
  • NEC significant changes/updates (8 of 16 hrs)
  • Industry-related training (max 8 hrs)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Alaska sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrical Administrator, Journeyman Electrician, Continuing education, Power Limited Technician, Residential Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness) requires 16 hours every 2 years, including Code courses, Industry-related courses, Significant changes/updates to the National Electrical Code, Electrical-industry related content and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Alaska electricians course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Alaska, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness)

Online courses for Alaska electricians

Alaska electrician renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Alaska electricians need?
Alaska electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness).
Which license types have different CE requirements in Alaska?
Requirements differ by license class in Alaska: 16 hours for Electrical Administrator, Journeyman Electrician, Continuing education; 12 hours for Power Limited Technician; 8 hours for Residential Electrician.
What topics are required for Alaska electricians continuing education?
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Standards and Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection (Certificate of Fitness) requires coverage of: Code courses; Industry-related courses; Significant changes/updates to the National Electrical Code (8 hours); Electrical-industry related content (8 hours); Industry-related training (capped); NEC significant changes/updates (8 of 16 hrs); Industry-related training (max 8 hrs).
Can Alaska electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alaska requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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