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Alaska plumbing license lookup: how to check and get a license

Alaska plumbing license lookup: who issues plumber licenses (Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section (individual Certificates of Fitness); Alaska DCCED Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (mechanical contractor registration and Mechanical Administrator license)), how to check one online, the license types, and 255 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors by county.

Do plumbers need a license in Alaska?

Who licenses themAlaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section (individual Certificates of Fitness); Alaska DCCED Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (mechanical contractor registration and Mechanical Administrator license)
License typesJourneyman Plumber Certificate of Fitness, Gas Plumber Certificate of Fitness, Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness, Trainee Plumber Certificate of Fitness, Mechanical Administrator, Mechanical Contractor (registration)
When a license is requiredNo dollar threshold for certificate; contractor registration required to bid or work as a contractor

Plumbers doing code work carry a state Certificate of Fitness, and plumbing businesses register as mechanical contractors with a licensed Mechanical Administrator who signs off the work. The online search covers DCCED licenses; to confirm an individual plumber's Certificate of Fitness, contact Mechanical Inspection ([email protected]).

How do you look up a plumber's license in Alaska?

  1. Ask the plumber for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
  2. Open the Alaska plumbing license lookup run by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section (individual Certificates of Fitness); Alaska DCCED Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (mechanical contractor registration and Mechanical Administrator license).
  3. Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
  4. Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
  5. If something doesn't match, ask the plumber about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section (individual Certificates of Fitness); Alaska DCCED Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (mechanical contractor registration and Mechanical Administrator license).

What plumbing licenses does Alaska issue?

How do you get a plumbing license in Alaska?

Licenses are issued by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section (individual Certificates of Fitness); Alaska DCCED Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (mechanical contractor registration and Mechanical Administrator license). Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section (individual Certificates of Fitness); Alaska DCCED Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (mechanical contractor registration and Mechanical Administrator license) source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.

How many plumbers are there in Alaska?

The Census Bureau counted 255 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors with employees in Alaska in 2023. The counties with the most:

Anchorage Municipality89
Matanuska-Susitna Borough52
Fairbanks North Star Borough49
Kenai Peninsula Borough27
Juneau City and Borough17
Ketchikan Gateway Borough6
Kodiak Island Borough5
Sitka City and Borough4

What do Alaska homes mean for plumbing work?

The median home in Alaska was built in 1985, 33% of households rent and 71% of homes are single-family houses. 49% of homes heat with utility gas and 14% with electricity, and 28% with fuel oil.

How do you choose a plumber in Alaska?

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Sources: Alaska licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.