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

Do plumbers need a license in Alaska?

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 (mi@alaska.gov).

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?

• Journeyman Plumber Certificate of Fitness
• Gas Plumber Certificate of Fitness
• Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness
• Trainee Plumber Certificate of Fitness
• Mechanical Administrator
• Mechanical Contractor (registration)

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.