Fraud Alert: Impersonation of Licensing Unit or Licensing Investigations Unit

We have received reports of fraudulent communications from people claiming to be investigators or licensing examiners in our office. These include fraudulent emails asking for documents through a provided link, calls from “investigators” stating a licensee’s name is associated with criminal activity, and even calls followed by convincing license action letters.

If you receive such a call, please consider hanging up and calling our Investigations Unit at (907) 269-8124 to confirm legitimacy.

If you receive such an email, do not click the link or respond – we will never send you a link to upload your documents through.

If you are unsure of the legitimacy of the communication you received and wish to double check with our office, you can also contact our Investigations Unit via email at Investigations@Alaska.Gov. Please be sure to include your full name, license number, and a brief description of your inquiry.

Board Updates: Please Read

Board Vacancy Announcement

The Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers is looking for a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser who is interested in serving on the board. If you would like to apply for appointment to this position, please visit the application site. Prior to applying, you may wish to read more about the roles and responsibilities of Alaska's volunteer licensing board members and division processes and authority on our board resources page. Please email any questions regarding this vacancy to Boards@Alaska.Gov.

Appraisal Management Companies Annual Report Due June 30th Each Year

Statutes and Regulations for Certified Real Estate Appraisers were updated January 1, 2026. Regulation 12 AAC 70.175. ANNUAL REPORTING AND FEDERAL REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES now reads:
(a) Not later than June 30 of each year, a registered appraisal management company shall submit
(1) an annual report on a form provided by the department; and
(2) the registry fee required under 12 AAC 02.370(b)(5) for each appraiser on the appraiser panel who performed appraisals for covered transactions in the state during the preceding calendar year.
(b) Not later than June 30 of each year, a federally regulated appraisal management company shall submit
(1) information required by AS 08.87.155 to the board on a form provided by the department; and
(2) the registry fee required under 12 AAC 02.370(b)(5) for each appraiser on the appraiser panel who performed appraisals for covered transactions in the state during the preceding calendar year.
(c) An appraisal management company that fails to submit the required form and corresponding fee by the designated reporting date in (a) and (b) of this section will be recorded as inactive on the appraisal management company registry and may be subject to disciplinary proceedings under AS 08.87.215 and 08.87.220.

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) registered with the State of Alaska are required to report annually for each appraiser on their appraiser panel who has performed an appraisal transaction in the state of Alaska during the preceding calendar year.  Please submit application #08-4730 with associated fees to: 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or fax to: 907-269-8156. We do not accept payment through email. Qualified AMCs are updated on the Federal ASC Registry for Appraisal Management Companies. Federally regulated AMCs also report annually and submit application #08-4730 with associated fees.

New Education Requirements

Per regulation, courses are required to be Board approved at the time of taking the course. The website does have a RealEstateAppraisers@Alaska.Gov. Staff are more than happy to help you verify if a course is Board approved.

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Electronic Requests for License Verification

NOTE: This feature is for individuals who have registered with MY LICENSE and wish to pay the filing fee online with a credit card payment .

If you are not registered with MY LICENSE and would like information on how to register, please contact realestateappraisers@alaska.gov

1. Submit Your Request
   • Send your Request for License Verification to: realestateappraisers@alaska.gov
   • Put the program along with your first and last name in the subject line.
   • The following information must be provided in the body of your email:
     • NAME: The name used when your professional license was last issued or renewed.
     • LICENSE NUMBER: Your professional license number.
     • SEND TO: Provide both the Board and/or Agency name along with a complete mailing address.
2. Payment of Fees
   • You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page.
   • A “Make a Payment” link will be available within your license details page under “Actions”.
   • A $20 filing fee is required for each verification of license.
3. Completed Request
   • You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page when the request is completed.
   • Please allow up to 10 business days for processing after submitting your payment.

If you prefer to submit a check or money order, you may mail in the Request License Verification form.