Alaska renewal guide
Electrical Administrator — Residential Wiring
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
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Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$170.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (DCBPL) and pay the $170.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Alaska Electrical Administrator — Residential Wiring
The Alaska DCBPL issues the Residential Wiring Electrical Administrator license to individuals who supervise electrical work on residential properties. An electrical contractor business must have an assigned Electrical Administrator to operate legally.
What This License Authorizes
The Residential Wiring Electrical Administrator may supervise electrical work on residential dwellings up to a four-plex and not exceeding three stories in height. This is a supervisory license — it does not authorize the holder to perform hands-on electrical work directly.
Examination
Applicants must pass the Residential Wiring Administrator Exam, which consists of 75 questions with a 70% passing score required. The exam covers the National Electrical Code (NEC) as applied to residential installations.
Fees
- Application Fee: $50 application
- License Fee: $170 (biennial)
Continuing Education
- 8 hours of continuing education required per biennial renewal period
- CE must focus on the current NEC or National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years)
- Renewal Fee: $170 renewal
- Continuing Education: 8 hours per renewal cycle required
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Operating as an electrical administrator without a valid license violates Alaska professional licensing statutes. The DCBPL may impose disciplinary action including license denial, suspension, or revocation.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Alaska DCBPL.*
Official links
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Required documents
- exam_results
- proof_of_experience
Source notes
Alaska DCBPL, Electrical Administrators program . https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ElectricalAdministrators.aspx
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