Alaska Real Estate License Requirements

Do you want to become a real estate agent and get your Alaska Real Estate License? Colibri Real Estate has taught thousands of aspiring real estate agents in Alaska, and we make it easy for you to get up to speed on the Alaska real estate license requirements.

Alaska real estate requirements

Alaska Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements

Alaska State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 40 hours
Colibri Real Estate Alaska Course Hours Offered: 40 hours


1. General Alaska Salesperson License Requirements

The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Alaska Real Estate Commission Services are as follows:

  • Be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
  • Not be under indictment for forgery, theft, extortion, conspiracy to defraud creditors or fraud.

2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Alaska

Below are credit hours required for the Alaska pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.

Course TypeRequired Credit Hours
Total Pre-license Course Hours40 hours

3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Alaska

If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:

  • Apply for the Alaska Salesperson examination
  • Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
  • Successfully pass the Alaska Salesperson licensing exam with a score of 75% or higher
  • Obtain sponsorship from a licensed Alaska broker
  • Complete the Alaska Real Estate License application

Regulatory Notes:

Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.

Alaska Real Estate Commission
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission.aspx
Phone: (907) 269-8162
Fax: (907) 269-8156
Address: 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1500 Anchorage, AK 99501
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Good to Know

The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Alaska Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.

If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.