Similar to a secretary of state, the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing performs the same duties. For businesses and professionals, this category offers occupational licensing, professional licensing, licensing agencies, and information on licensing in Alaska. Providing competent, regulated, and professional commercial services to Alaskan consumers is the goal of the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. Hard copy forms are handled in 10 to 15 business days. Online filings, however, are immediately processed.
Corporations section
Records of domestic corporate companies and foreign corporations that are authorized to conduct business in Alaska are kept in this division. It serves as a depository for those records. The following tasks can be performed at the corporation division:
- online filing for a business entity
- electronic filing for an LLC
- obtaining a domestic company entity number
- obtaining a foreign company entity number
- accessing the list of registered companies
- accessing the list of businesses and professional licenses
All businesses operating in Alaska must have a registered agent with an address in the state of Alaska. This includes corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. The registered agent must be a person who resides in Alaska or a company that is permitted to conduct business there. A company is not allowed to operate as its agent. Incorporated law firms and attorneys may also serve as registered agents. Domestic corporations and limited liability companies must file an initial biennial report or initial notification within six months of the entity’s creation date.
Business Section
You can carry out the following in the business section:
- reserve a trademark
- register a business name
- submit a new business license application
- renew a current business permit
- lookup business permits
- Search Recommendations
Professional licensing
All of the professions in the State of Alaska that need professional licenses are included in the Professional Licensing section. Also included are information, applications, and online services for all State professional licensing divisions and boards. The following jobs fall under this category:
- Acupuncturists
- Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
- Athletic Trainers
- Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists
- Barbers & Hairdressers
- Behavior Analysts
- Big Game Commercial Services Board
- Chiropractic Examiners
- Collection Agencies
- Concert Promoters
- Construction Contractors
- Dental Examiners
- Dietitians & Nutritionists
- Dispensing Opticians
- Electrical Administrators
- Euthanize Domestic Animals
- Geologists
- Guardians & Conservators
- Hearing Aid Dealers
- Home Inspectors
- Marine Pilots
- Marital & Family Therapy
- Massage Therapists
- Mechanical Administrators
- Medical Board
- Midwives
- Morticians
- Naturopathy
- Nursing
- Nurse Aide Registry
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Optometry
- Pawnbrokers
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- Professional Counselors
- Psychologist and Psychological Associate
- Public Accountancy
- Real Estate Appraisers
- Real Estate Commission
- Social Work Examiners
- Telemedicine Business Registry
- Underground Storage Tank Worker
- Veterinary Examiners
Investigations
The Division looks into issues with professional licenses, endorsements, and business licenses. The Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing is the place where a complaint can be made. If a company is running without the necessary endorsement, an incorrect license, or neither, a report can be fiked to this division
Address
State of Alaska/DCCED
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Investigations section
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501-3567
Phone: (907) 269-8124
Fax: (907) 269-8195
Contact information
Licensing Questions
Main Phone Receptionist: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974
E-mail: license@alaska.gov
Anchorage
Mailing/Physical Address
550 W 7th AVE, STE 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501-3567
Phone: (907) 269-8160
Fax: (907) 269-8156
Investigations Fax: (907) 269-8195
Office hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 am-3:00 pm
Mailing address
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Physical address
333 Willoughby AVE, 9th FL
State Office Building
Juneau, AK 99801-1770
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Official website
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl
