Any individual or business engaged in construction within the Municipality of Anchorage Service Area is required to obtain a Municipal ​Contractors License.

How Do I Obtain a Municipal Contractor's license?

Before applying for a municipal contractors license, the applicant will need to contact the State of Alaska, Department of Occupational Licensing, (907) 269-8160, to obtain a State of Alaska Contractor License. Applications for municipal contractors licenses are available at the Development Services Department, Building Safety Permit Counter, 4700 Elmore Road.

 To apply for a Municipal contractors license you must complete the following steps:

A fee is paid upon application for each license (i.e. General, Specialty, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical) when applicable. 

 Each license is valid for a maximum of two years, and expires on February 14th of each calendar year. 

 If all application materials are filed correctly, a first-time applicant can typically expect the license to be issued within 7-10 business days. 

 An incomplete application will hinder the process. If an application is not approved, you will be notified that it is incomplete. You will then be asked to provide any missing information or make corrections. 

A license may be issued to an individual company, a partnership, a corporation, or a joint venture. 

 If the ownership of a business changes, you will be required to furnish a copy of your state contractors license and bond with the new company's name. 

The Municipality does not license outside the categories stated on your State of Alaska contractors license. 

Any individual working in the Plumbing/Mechanical trade will be required to obtain a qualification (fitness) card from the Municipality. It will also be necessary for you to present your State of Alaska Fitness Card when your Municipality Fitness card is issued. Contact the State of Alaska, Department of Labor, 3301 Eagle Street 3rd Floor, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 269-4925, for requirements for a state card.

 In order to obtain a qualification (fitness) card you will have to take an exam given by the Municipality. These exams are given bi-monthly.

Individuals requiring testing are: Contractors and Journeymen (Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Sheetmetal)

Required Proof of Hours:

To register for an exam you must ​submit a completed application, along with notarized letters showing proof of hours. Applications can be obtained at the Development Services, Building Safety Permit Counter, 4700 Elmore Road.

 *Note: All letters of proof are required to be notarized, and list the actual hours accumulated in your trade.

 Exams are given bi-monthly. Make sure you sign up by the registration deadline! 

 

	Exam Fee	Card Fees
Plumbing Contractor	$90	$400
Journeyman Plumber/Gas Fitter	$60	$140
Plumber Trainee	**	$85
Gas Piping Contractor	$90	$400
Journeyman Gas Fitter	$60	$140
Sheet Metal Contractor	$90	$400
Journeyman Sheet Metal	$60?	$140
Sheet Metal Trainee	**	$85

      Qualification (fitness) cards are valid for a maximum of two years.

 Is Your Contractor Licensed and Bonded?  

Check State Licensing - The Alaska Occupational License Search maintained by the Alaska State Division of Occupational Licensing allows you to search a database containing over 30,000 occupational/professional licenses issued by the Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing and its licensing boards.

 Contractor Disputes

If you have a dispute with your contractor regarding the work done, contact the State of Alaska Occupational Licensing Office. This office retains the contractor's bond.

 Questions? Email us at permitcounter@muni.org or call 343-8211.