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Compiled from official state licensing boards · Updated May 2026
Plumber master

Alaska Master Plumber

An Alaska Master Plumber requires 16 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a renewal fee set by the board, and no state license bond. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

CE Hours
16
every 2 yrs
Renewal Fee
Not published
check the board
Bond
None
not required
UPC
Not confirmed
edition

Need your 16 CE hours? 360training carries the largest approved-course catalog for Alaska.

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Continuing education

Hours required
16
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • UPC: 8 hours
  • Industry-related: 8 hours

CE courses for Alaska master plumbers

Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Alaska. Confirm a provider appears on AK DOLWD’s approved-provider list before you buy.

Affiliate disclosure: the links below are affiliate links — clicking may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Our editor’s pick is the provider with the largest approved-course catalog for your state; the rest are listed alphabetically. Affiliate status doesn’t change which providers appear or their order.

360training

Editor’s pick

Cheapest, largest multi-trade catalog

Online self-paced · courses from $15 · 350+ courses

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RedVector (Vector Solutions)

Broad catalog across all four trades

Online self-paced · courses from $19 · 250+ courses

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TradeSchool.com

Multi-trade, Western states

Online self-paced · courses from $25 · 140+ courses

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.

Insurance
Not specified

No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.

Reciprocity

Alaska does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity lookup tool can check a specific state pair.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the AK DOLWD portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 16 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the AK DOLWD portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  4. 4

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Alaska Master Plumber renewal?
16 hours every 2 years. Subjects: UPC: 8 hours; Industry-related: 8 hours.
What does Alaska Master Plumber renewal cost?
Renewal fee not confirmed; check the licensing board directly.
Does Alaska accept reciprocity for this license?
Alaska does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Alaska currently enforcing?
Code adoption for Alaska is not confirmed; verify the current IPC/UPC edition with the board.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

Alaska Master Plumbers renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 16 CE hours before you’re due.

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