How to get a Alaska real estate license
Alaska real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 40
- Broker requirement
- 30 hours Alaska-approved broker training + 36 months active continuous licensee experience within preceding 60 months, then pass broker exam
- Exam vendor
- PSI (on behalf of the Alaska Real Estate Commission)
- Exam structure
- 80 scored national questions (+5 pre-test) and 40 scored Alaska state-law questions (+5-10 pre-test), scored separately
- Passing
- Minimum score of 75 on each portion
Preparing for the Alaska exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Alaska and the larger share of the exam. Study your Alaska state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Alaska real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Alaska real estate license?
40
What does the Alaska real estate salesperson exam cover?
80 scored national questions (+5 pre-test) and 40 scored Alaska state-law questions (+5-10 pre-test), scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Alaska?
Complete required pre-license education (40), pass the licensing exam (PSI (on behalf of the Alaska Real Estate Commission); 80 scored national questions (+5 pre-test) and 40 scored Alaska state-law questions (+5-10 pre-test), scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Alaska real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
- https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission/ApplicantsLicensees/SalesPersonLicensingRequirements.aspx
- https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission/ApplicantsLicensees/ExamInformation.aspx
- https://ltgov.alaska.gov/notaries-public/overview-and-qualifications/
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Alaska real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.