Alaska · Land Surveyors · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Alaska Land Surveyor License
Alaska land surveyors must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Alaska land surveyors holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing.
When to renew
Alaska land surveyors 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.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/CE_Instructions_Engineers.pdf)
The continuing education Alaska requires
Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Alaska sets land surveyors requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing requires 24 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Alaska land surveyors course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Alaska, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS), Div. of Corporations, Business & 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), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing
Alaska land surveyor renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Alaska land surveyors need?
- Alaska land surveyors 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), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing.
- Can Alaska land surveyors 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), Div. of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing — official board site
- Alaska Land Surveyors continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class