Board of Professional Counselors Notice Regarding Criminal Background Checks An applicant applying for a professional counselor license by examination or credentials is required by 12 AAC 62.100(b)(6) or 12 AAC 62.130(7) respectively to submit an official report of state criminal justice information under AS 12.62.005 – 12.62.200, and if a state other than Alaska is the applicant’s primary state of residence, an equivalent report issued by that other state. The Board will accept supporting documentation from the records keeper in the relevant jurisdiction. Criminal background checks can come directly from the issuing agency to our office. Criminal background checks can come from the applicant if the report remains in its original, sealed envelope. The preferred method of receiving background checks is via hardcopy mail. Criminal background checks will be accepted via e-mail only if it can be verified that the sender e-mail belongs to a government e-mail address or similar authority. Some states do not allow distribution of criminal background checks to third parties or will not provide a report to the applicant if the intent is to forward it to a third party. If you have been licensed in a state that does not authorize the release of a criminal record report to a third party, please submit supporting documentation. Click here for an example of supporting documentation. License Applications Professional Counselor Licensure Application #08-4403, Revised 08/05/2022 Application for licensure by examination or credentials. Application for Board Approved Professional Counselor Supervisor #08-4430, Revised 08/05/2022 Must be approved and certified by the board as an Approved Counselor Supervisor prior to supervising Professional counselors obtaining post-masters experience. Continuing Education Provider's Approval Form #08-4345, Revised 08/05/2022 Renewal Applications Professional Counselor License Renewal #08-4281, Revised 09/12/2023 Miscellaneous Forms Board Approved Supervisor Continuing Education Documentation #08-4861, New 04/25/2023