APPLICATIONS AND FORMS 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) to submit official name-based background reports of state criminal justice information under AS 12.62.005 – 12.62.200. Every applicant needs to submit an Alaska name-based background check, even if the applicant was never a resident of Alaska. This report may be obtained by contacting the Alaska State Troopers. If the applicant is a resident of a different state, then we require a second name based background check from that state. Contact the state’s law enforcement agency to obtain the report and have it sent directly to this division. Only background reports from state law enforcement agencies will be accepted. Reports obtained through online services do not meet the requirement. Government clearances and background checks through a workplace may not be substituted for the state issued background checks. 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. For more information, please visit the Frequently asked questions. Online Applications for Licensure Now available for the following: Professional Counselor by Examination Use this application if you do not have a current equivalent professional counselor license. Professional Counselor by Credentials Use this application if you have a current equivalent professional counselor license in another jurisdiction. The Professional Counselor by Examination application is currently being edited. Please check back in a few days to apply online or you can apply by paper using the form below. Click Here to Apply Online Online applications are filed through your MyAlaska account. Filing via the MyAlaska account allows for email notifications about your application status. Please review the instructions for filing an Initial Application online via MY LICENSE. Paper Applications for Licensure Professional Counselor Licensure by Examination #08-4910, Revised 07/01/2025 Professional Counselor Licensure by Credentials #08-4911, Revised 05/14/2025 Board Approved Professional Counselor Supervisor #08-4430, Revised 11/01/2024 Must be approved and certified by the board as an approved counselor supervisor prior to supervising professional counselors obtaining post-masters experience. Renewal Application The renewal application will be available no later than October 1, 2025, in accordance with AS 08.01.050. Note: You must wait for an updated renewal application to renew your license. You cannot renew your license using any prior renewal forms. If you need to renew your license for the current licensing period (expired on 10/31/2023), email ProfessionalCounselors@Alaska.Gov to request the appropriate form. To ensure receipt of renewal notifications and other correspondence from our office, go to MY LICENSE and confirm your current mailing address is on file.