PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Alaska Statutes AS 08.48.191 and Alaska Administrative Code 12 AAC 36.103, 12 AAC 36.010(j) - Registration by comity for currently registered land surveyors in other jurisdictions with credentials submitted through NCEES record. Must pass Alaska-specific AKLS examination.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
AKLS
References
2
References
Additional
• Comity Available
Comity Registration Requirements
Must hold current registration in another jurisdiction and submit credentials through NCEES record. Must meet same education, examination, and experience requirements. Alaska-specific AKLS examination required for all comity applicants.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
|
accepts_ncees_record:
True
current_license_required:
True
automatic_reciprocity:
False
must_meet_alaska_requirements:
True
|
Required
|
Alaska Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Alaska Statutes Title 08 Chapter 48 and Alaska Administrative Code Title 12 Chapter 36 |
AS 08.48.191, 12 AAC 36.103, 12 AAC 36.010(j)
|
Credentials must be submitted through NCEES record. Alaska does not have automatic reciprocity with any other state or country. Must meet same education, examination, and experience requirements as examination applicants.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
AKLS
jurisdiction_specific:
True
duration_hours:
2
open_book:
True
administered_months:
['April', 'October']
|
Required
|
Alaska Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Alaska Statutes Title 08 Chapter 48 and Alaska Administrative Code Title 12 Chapter 36 |
12 AAC 36.100, AKLS requirement
|
Alaska Land Survey (AKLS) examination required for ALL comity and exam applicants - 2-hour open book examination administered in April and October
100% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
2
from_pe_ps_only:
True
alternate_to_detailed_verification:
True
requires_five_years_post_registration:
True
|
Required
|
Alaska Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Alaska Statutes Title 08 Chapter 48 and Alaska Administrative Code Title 12 Chapter 36 |
12 AAC 36.110
|
Comity applicants must submit work verification forms or letters of reference. Five years of post-registration experience may substitute for detailed work verification (two letters of reference from registered professionals in same discipline).
95% confidence
|