FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Getting Started Application by Credentials Information Application Submittal Application Type Associate License Exam AMFTRB Exam Fees Jurisprudence Exam National Exam Scheduling Continuing Education Maintaining CE Course Records and Certs Synchronous/Live CE Requirement Telehealth and Remote Services Teletherapy Teletherapy Service to Alaskans by Out-of-State Marital and Family Therapist Verification and Public Information Clients in Alaska Filing a Complaint License Verification Other Questions Application by Credentials Information The application by credentials requires a license from another state which has licensing requirements which are substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of this state.AS 08.63.140. To determine requirements, please compare the requirements for licensure from your current state to the requirements in the Alaska Marital and Family Therapy Statutes and Regulations Booklet. Application Submittal Applications may be completed online or downloaded and mailed to the licensing office. You may submit supporting documentation before or after submitting your application. Please note: Applications and license verifications become "stale" after 12 months. You will be required to resubmit documentation which becomes stale. Please note: supporting documentation unaccompanied by an application and fees will be deleted after one year. Application Type Alaska marital and family therapy license applications are divided by "associate", "exam" or by "credentials." Here’s how to determine which application you need to submit: If you have not received board approval to take the exam for licensure or have not completed the required supervised experience, you should apply as an associate. If you have completed the supervised experience required for licensure and have passed the required exams, please apply by examination. If you hold a license from another state that is substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of this state, you should apply by credentials. Associate License The purpose of this license is to obtain supervised experience and pass examinations required for full licensure. AMFTRB Exam Fees AMFTRB determines the cost of their exams. These fees are not covered by your application or licensing fees. Note: Examination fees may change, so please double check AMFTRB’s website to verify: AMFTRB Website Jurisprudence Exam The jurisprudence exam can be requested after obtaining your associate license or when you submit your LMFT application by examination or credentials. This exam may be requested by contacting BoardOfMaritalAndFamilyTherapy@Alaska.Gov. National Exam Scheduling The Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) requires approval from a marital and family therapy board prior to registering for an exam. The board approval of a complete application packet is the board approval to sit for the examination. Maintaining CE Course Records and Certs Licensed Marital and Family Therapist are required to maintain records for each continuing education course completed for at least three years, per 12 AAC 19.330. Synchronous/Live CE Requirement No more than half of the required continuing education hours for marital and family therapists can be earned through formal correspondence program. The remaining hours are required to be earned through live interaction/synchronous courses. The live interaction/synchronous course hours can pertain to any relevant subcategory required for license renewal in 12 AAC 19.310. Teletherapy Providers must be covered by registration in the Telemedicine Business Registry prior to providing teletherapy. Please verify your business is registered by visiting www.BusinessLicense.Alaska.Gov. Please see the Telemedicine Business Registry FAQs. Teletherapy Service to Alaskans by Out-of-State Marital and Family Therapist You must be licensed in Alaska to treat clients relocating to, living, or working in the state of Alaska. If your client is only temporarily visiting or vacationing in Alaska, no license is needed. Clients in Alaska To see a client who resides in Alaska, a marital and family therapist must hold an active license in Alaska. Please also see teletherapy. Please fill out our Customer Contact Form for the fastest response. Filing a Complaint Our Investigations section oversees following up on all complaints. To initiate that process, please complete the online report of contact form found on the investigations website https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/adm4604.pdf License Verification Alaska provides primary source license verifications directly through our website. To obtain primary source verifications, utilize our Professional License Search Tool Other Questions Please fill out our Customer Contact Form for the fastest response. Return to Top