Alaska real estate license and CE requirements
What the Alaska Real Estate Commission asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Alaska licensees renew every two years with 20 hours of continuing education, and 8 of those hours are designated topics the Alaska Real Estate Commission chooses fresh for each licensing period. For February 2026 through January 2028 the list reads like a snapshot of current risk: wire and deed fraud, advertising and AI compliance, broker supervision, and required disclosures.
The other 12 hours are electives, with a cap on how many can come from a single content area. Newly licensed agents carry an extra 30 hours of post-licensing education due within their first year, and those hours do not double as renewal CE. Someone licensed 90 days or less before a lapse date skips CE for that renewal.
Alaska at a glance
| Licensing body | Alaska Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson (real estate licensee), associate broker and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 20 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 8 hrs designated CE (2026 to 2028 topics: Fraud Prevention: Wire Fraud and Deed Fraud (2 hrs), Advertising, Social Media and AI Compliance (2 hrs), Broker Supervision and Conflict Resolution (2 hrs), Required Licensee Disclosures (2 hrs)), plus 12 hrs electives |
| Broker CE | 20 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Same as salesperson: 8 hrs designated CE plus 12 hrs electives |
| Post-license education | 30 hours of education within one year after the initial license is issued, in addition to renewal CE; certification due within 30 days after the one-year period. |
| Renewal | Current biennial licensing period runs February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2028. |
| Source | AREC official PDF, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Alaska Real Estate Commission is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Alaska Real Estate Commission" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Alaska requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Technology and security show up in Alaska's required CE. The CAIRE covers AI and the modern tool stack, including privacy and wire-fraud safety.
Certified Home Listing Specialist
Win the listing, market it well and keep the seller with you to closing.
Alaska requires CE on disclosure. The CHLS covers the listing appointment, pricing and seller expectations.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Questions about Alaska
How many CE hours does an Alaska salesperson need?
20 hours every 2 years, according to the Alaska Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 8 hrs designated CE (2026 to 2028 topics: Fraud Prevention: Wire Fraud and Deed Fraud (2 hrs), Advertising, Social Media and AI Compliance (2 hrs), Broker Supervision and Conflict Resolution (2 hrs), Required Licensee Disclosures (2 hrs)), plus 12 hrs electives.
How many CE hours does an Alaska broker need?
20 hours every 2 years, according to the Alaska Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Same as salesperson: 8 hrs designated CE plus 12 hrs electives.
Is there post-license education in Alaska?
30 hours of education within one year after the initial license is issued, in addition to renewal CE; certification due within 30 days after the one-year period. Confirm the details with the Alaska Real Estate Commission.
Do ACI designations count toward Alaska CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Alaska Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Alaska's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.