Publication Date
2025-09-15
effective date
2025-10-10
jurisdiction
Alaska Fingerprint, Examination, and Reinstatement Requirement Updates

Effective October 10, 2025, the Alaska Division of Insurance will implement updates to fingerprint, examination, and reinstatement requirements. These changes will reference:

  • The Line of Authority status date for cancelled licenses; and
  • The license expiration date for expired licenses.

Additionally, continuing education compliance rules for cancelled licenses have been clarified.

Fingerprint Requirements

  • A fingerprint card is required upon submission of an application.

Exemptions:

  • Applicant currently holds an active Alaska license.
  • Application pertains to the following license classes:
    • Exempt Motor Vehicle Employee
    • Surplus Lines Broker
    • Viatical Settlement Representative
    • Third Party Administrator
    • Viatical Settlement Broker
    • Viatical Settlement Provider

Notes:

  • Fingerprint cards remain valid for up to one year following the most recent line of authority status date.
  • Applicants holding an exempt license class listed above who apply for a new, non-exempt class will be subject to the fingerprint fee.

Examination Requirements

Exemptions:

  • Application submitted within 90 days of cancellation of a former resident state license.
  • Reinstatement of a license within one year of expiration.
  • Reinstatement of a license within one year of cancellation.

Reinstatement Requirements

  • Applicants seeking reinstatement of a cancelled license must demonstrate continuing education compliance.

Exemptions:

  • The initial license was issued less than 24 months before expiration.
  • Application pertains to the following license classes:
    • Third Party Administrator
    • Bail Bond Limited Producer
    • Credit Insurance Limited Producer
    • Motor Vehicle Rental Limited Producer
    • Title Insurance Limited Producer
    • Travel Insurance Limited Producer

Renewal Penalty Fees: Assessed for applications submitted within two years following the expiration date.

Exemption: Applications for Exempt Motor Vehicle Employee licenses are not subject to renewal penalty fees.

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