Alaska PT License Renewal: Fees, CE Requirements & Reinstatement (2026)

Who This Guide Is For

• Alaska-licensed physical therapists approaching their biennial June 30 renewal deadline
• PTs whose license has lapsed and need to understand Alaska’s tiered reinstatement rules
• Travel physical therapists maintaining an Alaska license while using PT Compact privileges elsewhere

Alaska Renewal Overview

Alaska physical therapist licenses renew on a biennial cycle, expiring every June 30 of even-numbered years. The renewal fee is $200 for licenses first issued on or before June 30, 2025, or a prorated $100 for licenses first issued on or after July 1, 2025 — this reflects Alaska’s general policy of charging recently licensed applicants only half the standard renewal fee. Renewal payment is accepted by check or money order payable to the State of Alaska, or by credit card (all major cards accepted) using the Board’s credit card payment form. Plan for 4–6 weeks of processing time for a correct and complete renewal application — a shorter window than the 8 weeks Alaska advises for initial licensing.

There is no grace period — the license lapses immediately at the deadline, and practicing after a license has lapsed may constitute unlicensed practice under AS 08.84. Renewal notices are sent at least 30 days before expiration, and there is no separate “late fee” for renewing after June 30 but before the license is considered lapsed; once past the deadline, the tiered reinstatement structure applies instead (see below). Renewal is completed through the MY LICENSE online system, accessed through a myAlaska login, or by paper application.

Alaska’s continuing competency requirement has two separate parts that are easy to conflate: standard continuing education hours under 12 AAC 54.410, and a distinct “continuing professional practice” requirement under 12 AAC 54.405 that requires a jurisprudence questionnaire plus either 60 hours of documented physical therapy service during the renewal period or one of several approved alternatives (NPTE passage, 40 additional CE hours, an APTA-approved review course, or a 150-hour internship). Both requirements apply — completing CE hours alone does not satisfy the continuing professional practice piece. Continuing education used to reinstate a lapsed license may not also be counted toward a subsequent renewal.

CE Requirements

• 24 contact hours of continuing education if licensed 12 months or more of the concluding renewal period
• 12 contact hours if licensed less than 12 months of the concluding period, or proof of passing the NPTE within 12 months before the license’s lapse date
• At least half of the required contact hours must come from an accredited academic institution or a board-approved professional organization — APTA, the Alaska Physical Therapy Association, FSBPT, other state PT associations or boards, or relevant AMA Category 1/2 CME
• Renewal applications are subject to random audit; a licensee selected for audit has 30 days to submit documentation
• Retain your CE documentation in case of audit — the codified regulation (12 AAC 54.410(d)) states records must be kept for 3 years, while the Board’s own 2026–2028 renewal application instructs licensees to save documentation for at least 4 years. This discrepancy between the regulation text and the current renewal form was not resolved during verification; keep records for at least 4 years to be safe
• Separately, the continuing professional practice requirement (12 AAC 54.405) requires the jurisprudence questionnaire plus 60 hours of PT service during the period, or an approved alternative

Compact Renewal Implications

Because Alaska is an active PT Compact member, compact privileges depend on maintaining an active, unencumbered home-state license, and are renewed separately from an Alaska license through the Compact Commission’s own processes rather than through MY LICENSE. Alaska’s total PT compact privilege fee is $245 — a $200 Alaska state fee plus the $45 PT Compact Commission fee charged across all member states. For PTAs, the total is $175 ($130 state fee plus the $45 Commission fee).

How to Renew

1. Complete your required CE hours (24 if licensed 12+ months of the period, 12 if less) with at least half from an approved organization
2. Complete the continuing professional practice requirement separately — the jurisprudence questionnaire plus 60 hours of PT service or an approved alternative
3. Log in to MY LICENSE through your myAlaska account and complete the online renewal, or submit a paper renewal application
4. Pay the $200 renewal fee
5. If your license has already lapsed, review the tiered reinstatement rules below before assuming you can simply renew

Relevant Statutes

• 12 AAC 54.410 — Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements
• 12 AAC 54.405 — Continuing Professional Practice Requirements
• 12 AAC 54.950 — Reinstatement of a Lapsed License
• Board Applications & Forms (fee schedule reference, 12 AAC 02.320)
• Official PT/PTA Renewal Application, Form 08-4116 (2026–2028 cycle)
• Board Frequently Asked Questions page
• PT Compact Process & Requirements (privilege fee schedule)

Related Pages

• Alaska PT Initial Licensing Guide
• Physical Therapist Licensing — All States

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours does Alaska require for PT renewal? 24 contact hours if you’ve been licensed 12 months or more of the renewal period, or 12 hours if licensed less than 12 months. 12 AAC 54.410(a)

Is there anything beyond CE hours required for Alaska PT renewal? Yes — a separate continuing professional practice requirement under 12 AAC 54.405, requiring a jurisprudence questionnaire plus 60 hours of documented PT service (or an approved alternative like NPTE passage or 40 additional CE hours). 12 AAC 54.405

What happens if my Alaska PT license has been expired for a while? Under 2 years, you can reinstate with fees and CE proof. Between 2 and 5 years, reinstatement is discretionary and requires more documentation. At 5 years or more, the license is permanently lapsed and you must apply as a new applicant. 12 AAC 54.950

Is there a grace period after an Alaska PT license expires? No. The license lapses immediately at the June 30 deadline, and practicing after a license has lapsed may constitute unlicensed practice under AS 08.84. There is also no separate late fee — a lapsed license moves directly into the tiered reinstatement structure. Board Frequently Asked Questions page

When does Alaska send renewal reminders? At least 30 days before the expiration date, per AS 08.01.050. Board Frequently Asked Questions page

How much is an Alaska PT Compact privilege? $245 total for PTs ($200 Alaska state portion plus a $45 PT Compact Commission fee); $175 total for PTAs ($130 state portion plus the $45 Commission fee). PT Compact Process & Requirements (fee schedule)

How much does it cost to renew an Alaska PT license? $200 for licenses first issued on or before June 30, 2025, or a prorated $100 for licenses first issued on or after July 1, 2025. Official PT/PTA Renewal Application (2026–2028 cycle)

What payment methods does Alaska accept for PT renewal? Check or money order payable to the State of Alaska, or credit card (all major cards accepted) via the Board’s credit card payment form. Official PT/PTA Renewal Application (2026–2028 cycle)