AK-Lic


To be an Electrical Worker in Alaska

  • You will need an Alaska State Electrical License.
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  • For more info contact the State Electrical License DOL (907) 269-4925
    or click to download the Alaska application
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  • Study guides for electricians’ certificates are the National Electrical Code,
    Lineman and Cableman’s Handbook, and the National Electrical Safety Code.
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    Licensing Requirements

  • Applicants for electrical journeyman and lineman journeyman need 8,000 hours of
    legally obtained experience in the trade subject to the NEC (electricians) or NESC (linemen).
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  • A notarized letter from former employers or an Alaska based union attesting to
    experience is required.
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  • Electrical residential applicants need legally obtained 4,000 hours of experience
    in the trade subject to the NEC. A notarized letter from former employers or an Alaska
    based union attesting to experience is required.
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  • Applicants for electrical journeyman and lineman journeyman need legally obtained 8,000
    hours of experience in the trade subject to the NEC (electricians) (no more than 2000
    hours of residential wiring) or NESC (linemen). A notarized letter from former employers
    or an Alaska based union attesting to experience is required.
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    Electrical Classifications

    Journeyman electrician Residential electrician Trainee electrician
    Journeyman lineman Lineman trainee Reciprocal journeyman electrician

    Contact Information for the AK Licensing Authority

    AK Dept of Labor and Workforce Development
    Labor Standards & Safety Division
    Mechanical Inspection Section
    3301 Eagle Street, Suite 302
    Anchorage, AK 99503
    phone: (907) 269-4925
    fax: (907) 269-4932
    Email: Anchorage.LSS-MI@alaska.gov