Regulation of Collection Agencies The Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing staffs the collection agency program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing collection agencies and collection agency operators in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Regulated Professions Collection Agency Collection Agency Branch Office Collection Agency Operator Collection agencies must also obtain an Alaska Business License. Public Notice: Notice of Adopted Changes to the Regulations of DCCED/CBPL – Occupational licensing fees for collection agencies On February 12, 2020, the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopted regulation changes in Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern occupational licensing fees for collection agencies. The regulation changes were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Lieutenant Governor on February 12, 2020, and will go into effect March 13, 2020. See copy of the filed version of the regulations below. The new regulation changes will be printed in Register 233, April 2020 in the Alaska Administrative Code. Filed Regulations 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 collectionagencies@alaska.gov Submit Your Request Send your Request for License Verification to: collectionagencies@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. 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. 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. Out-of-State Agencies Licensure is not required for an out-of-state agency when the agency is only seeking to make collections from debtors within the state of Alaska. Licensure is required when an out-of-state agency collects claims or solicits to collect claims on behalf of creditors (clients) based in Alaska. Letters of Exemption: The division will not issue letters regarding an agency’s exemption. Out-of-State Collection Agencies are directed to review the licensing statute, in particular AS 08.24.090 and AS 08.24.380 when making a determination to seek licensure in Alaska. Initial License Applications Collection Agency License Application #08-4106, Revised 05/15/14. Collection Agency Branch License Application #08-4078, Revised 05/15/14. Collection Agency Operator License Application #08-4077, Revised 05/15/14. Request a Fingerprint Card Renewal Applications Biennial Collection Agency License Renewal Application #08-2555, Revised 05/01/18. Biennial Collection Agency Branch License Renewal Application #08-4301, Revised 05/01/18. Biennial Collection Agency Operator License Renewal Application #08-2556, Revised 05/01/18. Miscellaneous Forms Request for License Verification Collection Agency Name Change Instructions Request for Exception from SSN Requirements Credit Card Payment Form Collection Agency/Branch Initial Statement of Employees Annual Statement of Collections NOTE: Must be completed by each Collection Agency main office every January. (combine data from Main office and branch locations in the same report) Collection Agency/Branch Verification of Operator Employment Collection Agency/Branch Request for Operator Waiver Collection Agency Branch Notice of Employment Collection Agency/Branch Notice of Withdrawal of Employee Change of Operator Assignment Request for Return of Cash Deposit Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right. Fingerprint Information Request a Fingerprint Card Fingerprint Card Information and Requirements Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights Department of Public Safety – Approved Finger Printers Statutes and Regulations Alaska Statutes are passed by the Legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law. AS 08.24 specifically applies to collection agencies and collection agency operators. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Collection Agency interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list. Collection Agency Statutes AS 08.24 Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03 Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02 Contact Information Emily Mesch, Licensing Examiner Phone: (907) 465-2541 E-mail: Emily.Mesch@Alaska.gov P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806