Key Takeaways
- Alaska salesperson applicants must be at least 19 years old
- Pre-license education requirement is 40 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 110 questions total: 80 national and 30 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 75% on each portion (60/80 national, 23/30 state)
- Total exam time is 3 hours; exam fee is approximately \$85
Alaska License Requirements
Alaska has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Salesperson License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Show proof of good moral character
- No felony convictions without Commission approval
Note: Alaska's minimum age of 19 is higher than many states, which typically require 18.
2. Education Requirements
Complete 40 hours of pre-license education from an AREC-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles | 20 hours |
| Real Estate Practices | 20 hours |
| Total | 40 hours |
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Time Limit | 3 hours total |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | PSI/Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $85 |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- FBI and state criminal history review
- AREC reviews results for suitability
Convictions that may affect licensure:
- Felonies involving fraud or dishonesty
- Crimes related to real estate activities
- Recent criminal activity
Broker License Requirements
To become an Alaska real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 5 years, OR equivalent experience approved by the Commission.
Education Requirements
Complete 30 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 40 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 30 hours |
| Total | 70 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 |
| Exam fee | $85 |
| License fee | $325 (2-year license) |
| Fingerprint fee | Approximately $50 |
Application Process
- Complete education at AREC-approved school
- Submit application through DCBPL online portal
- Pay application fee ($50)
- Submit fingerprints for background check
- Receive examination eligibility
- Schedule and pass exam at PSI testing center
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Pay license fee ($325)
- Receive license and begin practicing
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