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The Alaska Real Estate Commission (AKREC) is the state entity who renews your real estate license. 

Do not wait until the last minute to renew your license! All real estate licenses that have not been renewed by January 31st will lapse on February 1st. You cannot practice real estate with a lapse license.

Below is a message from the Alaska Real Estate Commission (AREC):

NOTE: Expiration Date Extension – Renewals Submitted by 1/31/2026

 Per 12 AAC 02.940(e), If you have submitted your Renewal application (hardcopy or online) and paid the fee no later than January 31^st, 2026, your license will be extended for up to an additional three months while staff review and process your renewal application. Watch for additional updates and information that may be needed to complete your renewal. No further extensions are available. 

Real Estate License Renewals – Final Days

 Online renewal is officially available for the 2025–2026 licensing cycle. To renew online, you must be registered for a MyLicense account, accessed through your myAlaska login. (See “CLICK HERE” instructions on the REC website.)

If you have not registered your license in MyLicense, select “Add Your Existing License” and enter your license number and authorization code.

• Include letters if they are part of your license number (e.g., RECS1243) (e.g., OFFICE1234).
• If your license number is only digits, do not add “AK” (e.g., 123456).
• For Brokers – if your office number is less than 6 digits you must add the letters “OFFICE” in front of your number.

Once your license is added, use the Actions button (top right of your record) to update your information and begin your renewal.

⚠ IMPORTANT RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE READ

NEW REQUIREMENT – Upload Proof of Current E&O Insurance

 All licensees must upload a current Errors & Omissions (E&O) Certificate of Liability Insurance as part of the online renewal process.

• Your renewal will not be processed until your E&O coverage is uploaded and reviewed.
• Missing or expired E&O documentation will delay renewal and may cause your license to lapse.

RENEWAL DEADLINE – January 31, 2026

Your renewal is only complete when all three of the following have been submitted and processed:

1. Completed renewal application
2. Paid renewal fee
3. Uploaded and verified E&O coverage

If your renewal application and fee upload is not submitted by January 31, 2026, your license will LAPSE on February 1, 2026.

Please renew early to avoid delays.

Continuing Education Requirements

 All licensees must complete 20 hours of CE before renewal submission:

• 8 hours DCE
• 2 hours ECE

Designated CE (DCE) Required Topics for 2024-2026 cycle:

• Environmental Issues & Land Use – 2 hrs
• Fair Housing & Property Management – 2 hrs
• Required Licensee Disclosures – 2 hrs
• Counseling Consumers – 2 hrs

You do not need to upload CE certificates unless selected for audit.

Status Changes

Status changes cannot be made through the online renewal system.

• To transfer, complete that process before or after renewing.
• To inactivate, submit the required application and fee on or before January 31, 2026.
  (A license cannot be inactivated once it is already lapsed.)

Professional Fitness Questions

If you answer “Yes” to a professional fitness question, you must submit/upload:

• A written explanation in your own words
• All supporting documents (court records, judgments, charging documents, etc.)

Submit early to avoid delays. Forms are available on the REC website.

Fee Reminder

Please make sure you select “Renewal” and not “Initial License.”

If you see a $370 fee, stop and contact REC immediately.

Standard renewal fee is $170 (lower for prorated or inactive licenses).

Check Your License Status Anytime

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/Search/Professional

Opt-In to Your Electronic License Record

 The department is paperless. Licensees may print their license anytime through their MyLicense account at:
professionallicense.alaska.gov/mylicense

Using MyLicense gives you the ability to:
• Renew online
• Update mailing and email addresses
• Receive electronic notifications, regulation updates, and renewal reminders

 To register:

1. Visit ProfessionalLicense.Alaska.Gov/MyLicense
2. Log in with your myAlaska account or create one
3. Select “Add an Existing License” and enter your license number and web authorization code

If you need your authorization code, email: license@alaska.gov 

ListServ – Stay Informed

You may subscribe to (or unsubscribe from) the REC ListServ at any time:
🔗 http://list.state.ak.us/mailman/listinfo/commerce-rec

Contact:

Alaska Real Estate Commission
550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501
📧 realestatecommission@alaska.gov
🕗 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission