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4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 343-8211

Open Monday -Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NOTE: The Permit Counter, Licensing, and Plan Review are closed each Wednesday from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. )

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Municipal Licensed Contractors: please check your expiration date located on your MOA licenses and qual cards. February 2008 is a renewal month, depending on your license date rotation. Fill out the the  NEW/RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION CARDS form and return by February 14, 2008.

When is a Contractor's License Required?
How do I Obtain a Municipal Contractor License?
License Issuance
Qualification (Fitness) Cards Plumbing/Mechanical trade
Is your Contractor licensed and bonded?
Contractor Disputes
Contractor Licensing Application Packet

When is a Contractor's License Required?                                                                   

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                                                       top

  • 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:

    1. Obtain and submit a completed application packet.
    2. Submit a current copy of your State of Alaska
        Contractors License.
    3. Submit a copy of the required construction bond.
    4. Submit a copy of your Mechanical/Electrical
        Administrators License. (If applicable)
  • 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.

 

 License Issuance                                                                                                             top

  • 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.

 

 Qualification (Fitness) Cards                                                                                          top

  • 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 monthly.
  • Individuals requiring testing are: Contractors and Journeymen (Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Sheetmetal)
  • Required Proof of Hours

Plumbing & Sheetmetal Contractor 

12,000 hours 

Gas Piping Contractor 

  8,000 hours

Plumbing & Sheetmetal Journeyman

  8,000 hours

Gas Piping Journeyman

  4,000 hours

  • Qualification Exams 
    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 monthly. Make sure you sign up by the registration deadline!

Exam Date

Registration Deadline

November 7, 2007

October 31, 2007

December 5, 2007

November 28, 2007

January 2, 2008

December 26, 2007

February 6, 2008

January 30, 2008

March 5, 2008

February 27, 2008

April 2, 2008

March 26, 2008

May 7, 2008

April 30, 2008

June 4, 2008

May 28, 2008

July 2, 2008

June 25, 2008

August 6, 2008

July 30, 2008

September 3, 2008

August 27, 2008

October 1, 2008

September 24, 2008

November 5, 2008

October 29, 2008

December 3, 2008

November 26, 2008

  •   Qualification Exam & Certification Card Fees:

 

Exam Fee

Card Fees

Plumbing Contractor

$75

$288

Journeyman Plumber/Gas Fitter

$45

$100

Plumber Trainee

**

**

Gas Piping Contractor

$75

$288

Journeyman Gas Fitter

$45

$100

Sheet Metal Contractor

$75

$288

Journeyman Sheet Metal

$45

$100

Sheet Metal Trainee

**

**

      **Note: Does not require testing from the Municipality.

  • QUALIFICATION (FITNESS) CARDS ARE VALID FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO YEARS.

Is your contractor licensed and bonded?                                                                          top


Check Municipal Licensing

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                                                                                                           top


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.

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