Alaska Masonry License Requirements (2026)

Alaska does not issue a masonry trade license. A masonry business generally registers as a Specialty Contractor with the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. Specialty contractors may provide no more than three listed trades. There is no Alaska masonry trade examination. The specialty-contractor bond is $10,000, not $25,000; public-liability and property-damage insurance and workers’ compensation where applicable are also required. State registration does not replace local permits.

Regulatory Body

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development — Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Construction Contractors Section (DCCED CBPL) administers the credential or scope-specific rules discussed here under Alaska Statutes AS 08.18 (Construction Contractors); 12 AAC 21 (Construction Contractors regulations). Whether that pathway applies depends on the work scope and conditions explained below. The Construction Contractors Section of DCCED issues contractor endorsements statewide (General Contractor with Residential, General Contractor without Residential, Specialty, Mechanical, Handyman), enforces the surety bond and insurance requirements of AS 08.18, and processes disciplinary actions. Electrical administrator and mechanical administrator certificates of fitness are issued separately by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section.

• Official portal: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ConstructionContractors.aspx
• Address: P.O. Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806
• Phone: (907) 465-2550

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must provide a Social Security Number. No Alaska residency requirement; out-of-state entities must appoint an Alaska registered agent.

Good moral character

DCBPL reviews license history and unresolved judgments; outstanding workers comp violations bar registration.

Background investigation

Self-disclosure of criminal history on the application. No fingerprinting.

Experience and Education

There is no published year count for this credential in the cited sources. What actually controls eligibility is No state experience requirement for the Specialty Contractor (Masonry) registration. Project owners and prime contractors typically require demonstrated journey-level masonry experience by contract..

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

• Optional: signed letters from prior masonry employers
• W-2, 1099, or payroll records (used to negotiate prime subcontracts, not for DCBPL)

Education substitution

Not applicable — Alaska does not gate registration on experience.

Exam Requirements

No statewide examination is specified for this pathway. The controlling process is: No exam required by DCBPL

Examination fee: No exam fee — Alaska registration is by application only.

Insurance and Bonds

The DCCED CBPL requires a $10,000 contractor license surety bond to be on file before the license will issue.

General liability

AS 08.18.101 requires at least $20,000 property damage, $50,000 injury/death to one person, and $100,000 injury/death to more than one person.

Workers' compensation

Workers' compensation is mandatory under AS 23.30 for any Alaska employer with one or more employees. The DCBPL verifies coverage at registration.

Additional financial requirements

No general financial statement is identified in the Specialty Contractor registration materials.

Fee Schedule

To turn these board fees into a realistic year-one budget — bond premium, liability insurance, and exam prep included — open the cost calculator preloaded for Alaska masonry.

Renewal and Continuing Education

Expect to renew the Alaska Specialty Contractor (Masonry) — DCBPL Construction Contractors Section every 2 years. Renewal currently costs $250. Alaska specialty contractor registrations expire December 31 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date. Late renewal incurs a $100 penalty.

Reciprocity

Alaska does not accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for this classification.

Alaska has no reciprocity agreements for masonry contractors. Out-of-state contractors must register independently.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares published Masonry license requirements by state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

Masonry Licensing in Other States

Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Alaska's requirements against the states most often compared against it before committing to an application:

• Washington Masonry License Requirements — Washington Specialty Masonry Contractor Registration — L&I
• Oregon Masonry License Requirements — Oregon CCB Construction Contractor License (General) — No Specialty Masonry
• Idaho Masonry License Requirements — Idaho Contractor Registration (Masonry) — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
• California Masonry License Requirements — California Class C-29 — Masonry Contractor

Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

1. Form an Alaska or foreign business entity. Register an LLC or corporation with the Alaska Division of Corporations and obtain an Alaska business license ($50/year).
2. Procure the $10,000 surety bond. File the Specialty Contractor bond or an accepted cash-security alternative in the exact registered name.
3. Obtain public liability insurance. Meet AS 08.18.101 minimums: $20,000 property damage, $50,000 one-person injury/death, and $100,000 multiple-person injury/death.
4. Bind workers compensation. Required for any employer; obtain certificate naming the State of Alaska as a notification party.
5. Submit DCBPL registration application. File the Construction Contractors application with $100 application fee, $250 registration fee, bond, insurance, and workers’ compensation documentation if applicable.
6. Receive registration number. DCBPL issues the registration number; it must appear on all advertising and contracts per AS 08.18.151.
7. Maintain OSHA silica compliance. Federal OSHA enforces 29 CFR 1926.1153 in Alaska; cutting and grinding masonry units requires written exposure control plan and Table 1 controls.

Application Checklist

The items below are the ones worth confirming before the application is filed with DCCED CBPL:

• Alaska business license ($50/year)
• Alaska or foreign LLC/corporation registration
• $25,000 specialty contractor surety bond
• Public liability insurance certificate (50/100/200 minimum)
• Workers compensation certificate
• DCBPL Construction Contractors application with $250 fee
• OSHA silica written exposure control plan

Progress is saved in this browser, so you can return to this checklist while your application is in flight.

Common Filing Mistakes

Drawn from the board instructions and sources cited on this page, the pitfalls below are the ones most likely to slow down or sink a Alaska Masonry application.

Registration number missing from advertising

AS 08.18.151 requires the DCBPL registration number on every business card, ad, contract, and vehicle. Citations carry $1,000 per violation.

Bond name mismatch

Sole proprietors who incorporate must rebond in the new entity name. DCBPL voids registration if the bond name does not exactly match.

Seismic veneer anchor failures

Most of Alaska is Seismic Design Category D. IBC Chapter 21 / TMS 402 anchored veneer tie spacing (16" o.c. with corrosion-resistant ties) is enforced; failures void inspections.

Silica plan absent on remote sites

OSHA targets remote Alaska job sites. A missing 29 CFR 1926.1153(g) written plan draws citations even on small bush projects.

Letting workers comp lapse during winter shutdown

Many masonry contractors pause Q1; lapsed comp triggers automatic DCBPL registration suspension and a stop-work order from the Alaska Workers Compensation Division.

Study and Reference Materials

These are the preparation and reference materials tied to this credential — cited by the regulator or widely used by applicants. CLR earns nothing from listing them.

• TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures — The Masonry Society. Adopted by reference under IBC Chapter 21; critical for SDC D anchored veneer details.
• International Building Code Chapter 21 — Masonry (Alaska-adopted edition) — International Code Council. Alaska adopts IBC at the state level via 13 AAC 50.
• AS 08.18 Construction Contractors statute — State of Alaska. Alaska contractor registration law including the $25,000 bond requirement.

Other Alaska Trade Licenses

Should the Masonry path not apply, these other Alaska trade guides from CLR may help:

• Alaska General Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Electrician License Requirements
• Alaska Plumber License Requirements
• Alaska HVAC Technician License Requirements
• Alaska Roofing Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Painting Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Landscaping Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Concrete Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Carpentry Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Solar Installer License Requirements
• Alaska Low-Voltage Technician License Requirements
• Alaska Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Home Inspector License Requirements
• Alaska Pool Contractor License Requirements
• Alaska Handyman License Requirements
• Alaska Pest Control License Requirements
• Alaska Septic Contractor License Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alaska require a masonry trade exam?

No. Alaska does not test masonry contractors. Registration is administrative — bond, insurance, and a fee.

What surety bond is required?

A Specialty Contractor needs $10,000 in required bond security, in the registered name.

Is workers compensation mandatory?

Yes. Any Alaska employer with one or more employees must carry workers compensation under AS 23.30. DCBPL verifies coverage at registration.

How often does Alaska registration renew?

Every two years on December 31, regardless of when issued. Renewal fee is $250.

Does Alaska have any masonry-specific code amendments?

Alaska adopts the IBC and references TMS 402/602 by reference under IBC Chapter 21. Seismic Design Category D applies across most of southcentral and southeast Alaska — anchored veneer ties are critical.

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