Alaska Masonry Contractor License Requirements (2026)

Alaska does not certify masonry as a separate trade. Anyone contracting masonry work in Alaska must register as a Specialty Contractor with the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development — Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (DCBPL) Construction Contractors Section under AS 08.18 and 12 AAC 21. Registration is by entity, not trade exam — there is no Alaska state masonry exam. The state requires a $25,000 surety bond, public liability insurance, and proof of workers compensation. This page documents the verified path including bond, insurance, and silica compliance.

Governing Authority

This license is issued and enforced by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development — Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Construction Contractors Section (DCCED CBPL) pursuant to Alaska Statutes AS 08.18 (Construction Contractors); 12 AAC 21 (Construction Contractors regulations). 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

At a minimum the applicant has to be 18 years old and supply a valid 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 & Education Matrix

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.

Examination Structure

This credential carries no state-administered written exam under the cited sources. What governs instead is: No exam required by DCBPL

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

Insurance & Financial Security

The DCCED CBPL requires a $25,000 contractor license surety bond to be on file before the license will issue.

General liability

Public liability insurance with minimum $50,000 property damage, $100,000 single bodily injury, and $200,000 aggregate bodily injury per AS 08.18.101. Most owners require $1,000,000 per occurrence.

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 financial statement required by DCBPL.

Application and License Fees

Fee	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	$250
Initial license	$250
Renewal (every 2 years)	$250

Maintenance & Renewal

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.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Alaska Masonry License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

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Reciprocity and Endorsement

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

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

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

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Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

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).
Procure the $25,000 surety bond. Bind a $25,000 specialty contractor surety bond per AS 08.18.071 in the exact registered name.
Obtain public liability insurance. Bind GL meeting AS 08.18.101 minimums (50/100/200) — most policies far exceed this.
Bind workers compensation. Required for any employer; obtain certificate naming the State of Alaska as a notification party.
Submit DCBPL registration application. File the Construction Contractors application with $250 registration fee, bond, GL certificate, and workers comp certificate.
Receive registration number. DCBPL issues the registration number; it must appear on all advertising and contracts per AS 08.18.151.
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.

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.

Pre-Submission 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

Other Alaska Trade Licenses

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

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 $25,000 specialty contractor surety bond per AS 08.18.071, in the exact 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.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-05-27 · Next scheduled review 2026-08-25