How to Renew Your Alaska Engineer License

Who has to renew

This guide covers Alaska engineers holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.

When to renew

Alaska engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (AK Engineers: all AELS registrations lapse Dec 31 of odd years regardless of issuance (commerce.alaska.gov))

The continuing education Alaska requires

Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• all subject matter must address public health, safety and welfare (12 AAC 36.510)

How to renew, step by step

1. 1

   Confirm your license class and renewal date

   Alaska sets engineers requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2027.

2. 2

   Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

   Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires 24 hours every 2 years, including all subject matter must address public health, safety and welfare (12 AAC 36.510). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

   See the Alaska engineers 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 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

   Submit your renewal 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 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

Alaska engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Alaska engineers need?

Alaska engineers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.

What topics are required for Alaska engineers continuing education?

Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires coverage of: all subject matter must address public health, safety and welfare (12 AAC 36.510).

Can Alaska engineers complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alaska requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Sources

• Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing — official board site
• Alaska Engineers continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class