Alaska
Alaska insurance licensing: requirements, renewal, and agency rules
Alaska licenses producers through the Division of Insurance's Juneau office, with nearly all filings (applications, renewals, address changes) going through NIPR rather than a state portal.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 24 hours (3 ethics)
- Application fee
- $75
- DOI phone
- 907-465-2515
Overview
Alaska licenses producers through the Division of Insurance's Juneau office, with nearly all filings (applications, renewals, address changes) going through NIPR rather than a state portal. The state doesn't require prelicensing education for producers; you go straight to the Pearson VUE exam. Licenses run on a birth-month renewal cycle tied to whether your birth year is odd or even, so your first cycle can run up to 27 months instead of a flat two years.
How to get licensed
Skip prelicensing — go straight to the exam
Alaska doesn't require a prelicensing course for producers. Register for your exam through Pearson VUE, the division's test administrator, and pass the exam(s) for the lines of authority you want.
Submit fingerprints
Resident applicants need a background check unless they're already Alaska-licensed. Get an FBI FD-258 fingerprint card from an approved fingerprinter, then mail the card with a completed Privacy & Consent form and the $47 processing fee to the Division's Juneau office.
Apply for your license
The fastest path is to apply through InsureTrek — we file your Alaska application for the state's $75 fee, pulled from NIPR at the moment of application. An application not completed within four months of filing is treated as withdrawn under AS 21.27.040(f).
Watch for the reciprocity waiver if you're recently relicensing
If you held a resident license in another state with the same class and lines of authority and apply for an Alaska resident license within 90 days of canceling it, Alaska waives the exam requirement.
Manage your license after approval
Renewals and address changes are filed electronically through NIPR. Use the Division's online tools to print your license and track continuing education.
Prelicensing education
Not required. Alaska's producer licensing pages list only the exam requirement, no prelicensing hours, for standard lines of authority.
Exam
Vendor: Pearson VUE. Exam fee: $89.
Fingerprinting
Required. Vendor: Approved fingerprinter (DPS list) / FBI FD-258 card. Fee: $47. Required for resident applicants seeking initial licensure, converting from nonresident to resident status, or reinstating a license that's been cancelled or expired more than 12 months. Not required if you're already Alaska-licensed.
Fees
| Fee | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Resident producer license Covers any or all lines of authority under one license class. Paper filing (instead of electronic through NIPR) adds a $50 processing fee. | $75 | $75 |
| Non-resident producer license Same fee as a resident license, filed through NIPR. | $75 | $75 |
| Business entity (firm) producer license Same fee for resident and non-resident firms. | $75 | $75 |
Fees as of 2026-08-21. Fees change without much notice. When you apply through InsureTrek, we always use the current fee at the moment of application. Sources: NIPR – Alaska Resident Licensing (Individual), NIPR – Alaska Non-Resident Licensing (Individual), NIPR – Alaska Resident Licensing (Business), Alaska DOI – Fee Schedule (Form 08-214)
Renewal & CE
Renewal window — Licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month, in odd-numbered years for licensees born in an odd year and even-numbered years for those born in an even year (3 AAC 23.860). The Division opens a 90-day renewal window before expiration; applying inside that window can extend a licensure period up to 27 months rather than a flat two years.
Grace period: A lapsed license can be reinstated for a delayed-renewal penalty plus the renewal fee: $100 total if reinstated within 1–60 days of expiration, or $200 (renewal fee plus new application) if reinstated 61 days or more after expiration.
No more than 8 of the 24 required hours may be in management, marketing, sales, or training. Up to 8 excess hours can carry over into the next renewal period, except management/marketing/sales/training credits, which can't carry over; carried-over ethics hours count as general credit.
24 total CE hours per renewal term, including 3 ethics hours.
Licensees who hold only a temporary or limited lines license, nonresidents who meet CE requirements in their home state, and individuals who've held an active Alaska resident license continuously since 1979 or earlier are exempt from CE.
For agencies and non-residents
Agencies, appointments & DRLP
Alaska licenses agencies as "firm" producers under the same Insurance Producer license class, filed through NIPR for the same $75 biennial fee as an individual license. A firm must maintain a lawfully established place of business in Alaska (unless licensed as a nonresident), designate at least one compliance officer per line of authority (Alaska's version of a designated responsible licensee), and notify the Division in writing within 30 days of a compliance officer change. Each designated compliance officer must personally pass the licensing exam.
An admitted insurer must appoint an insurance producer as its agent no later than 30 days after the date a written agency contract is executed or the producer submits the insurer's first application, whichever comes first (AS 21.27.100(b)). Insurers and producers must each keep a current list of their appointments, including license number and effective date, and reply to a Division inquiry about an appointment within three working days.
Appointments — Just-in-time appointments: Alaska doesn't file appointments at the point of sale. The 30-day window after contract execution or first application functions as the state's appointment deadline. Deadlines: An appointment stays in force until terminated in writing (AS 21.27.110). If a termination is for cause, the insurer must notify the Division promptly, mail the appointee notice by certified mail or overnight carrier within 15 days, and the appointee then has 30 days to file written comments with the Division.
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Non-residents
Nonresidents apply the same way as residents, through InsureTrek, for the same $75 fee, and only need to hold an active resident license in their home state before applying. Alaska doesn't require a separate exam or fingerprint card for standard nonresident applications. Under AS 21.27.020, the Division can still require fingerprints for a nonresident license, and nonresident surplus lines brokers must carry the same bond required of resident applicants.
Apply for a non-resident Alaska license through InsureTrek, plus the state fee.
Official resources
- Alaska Division of Insurance — licensing
- DOI phone: 907-465-2515
Terms used on this page
Sources & disclaimer
This guide is informational and summarizes publicly available state and NIPR licensing rules as of 2026-08-21. Requirements change — verify current rules with the Alaska Division of Insurance or NIPR before you rely on anything here.
Official NIPR reseller · Applications filed through InsureTrek are submitted via NIPR.
- Alaska DOI – Continuing Education — accessed 2026-08-19
- Alaska DOI – Fee Schedule (Form 08-214) — accessed 2026-08-19
- Alaska DOI – Fingerprinting — accessed 2026-08-19
- Alaska DOI – Insurance Producer — accessed 2026-08-19
- Alaska DOI – Licensees — accessed 2026-08-19
- Alaska Statutes – AS 21.27.040 — accessed 2026-08-19
- Pearson VUE – Alaska Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook — accessed 2026-08-21
FAQs
How much does it cost to get an insurance license in Alaska?
The Division's biennial application fee is $75 for an individual or firm producer license, for residents and nonresidents alike. Resident applicants also pay a $47 fingerprint processing fee, and paper filings (instead of electronic) add a $50 processing fee. Pearson VUE charges a separate $89 exam fee, paid at the time you schedule your test.
Do I need a prelicensing course before I can sit for the Alaska exam?
No. Alaska's producer licensing pages require passing the Pearson VUE exam for your lines of authority, but don't require prelicensing coursework first.
Where do I take the Alaska insurance licensing exam?
Alaska uses Pearson VUE as its exam administrator. Register through the Division's Insurance Producer page at commerce.alaska.gov/web/ins/InsuranceProducer.
How often do I renew my Alaska insurance license, and when does it expire?
Alaska licenses run on a two-year cycle, but the expiration date is set by your birth month and whether your birth year is odd or even, not by your application date. If you renew within the Division's 90-day pre-expiration window, your license can run up to 27 months before the next renewal.
How much continuing education do I need in Alaska?
Most resident licensees who've held a license for a full two-year period need 24 CE credit hours per renewal cycle, including 3 hours of ethics. No more than 8 hours can come from management, marketing, sales, or training courses, and courses can't repeat within the same cycle.
What happens if my Alaska license lapses?
Reinstating within 60 days of expiration costs a $100 delayed-renewal penalty plus the renewal fee. Past 60 days, it's $200 and you'll need to submit new application forms; a license cancelled or expired more than 12 months also requires a fresh fingerprint card.
Can I get a nonresident Alaska license without retaking the exam?
Yes. Nonresidents apply through InsureTrek for the same $75 fee and generally just need an active resident license in good standing in their home state. Alaska doesn't require a separate exam or fingerprint card for a standard nonresident producer license.
How do I look up or verify an Alaska insurance license?
The Division links out to the NAIC's national producer license search from its Licensees page at commerce.alaska.gov/web/ins/Licensees.
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