Alaska real estate exam
Format, passing score, fees and what to study — compiled from the official candidate handbook and state sources, with a link and a confidence level for every fact. Last verified 2026-10-31.
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Alaska exam format and requirements
| Fact | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Dept. of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development) Named in Pearson VUE Alaska Real Estate Candidate Handbook (July 2026). commerce.alaska.gov returned HTTP 403 to automated fetch. | Official source | Link |
| Exam provider | Pearson VUE Handbook rev 06/2026. (Earlier web results claiming PSI are for Alaska contractor exams.) | Official source | Link |
| National-portion questions | 80 80 scored items + 5 unscored pretest items in the national/general portion (content outline effective Apr 1, 2025). | Official source | Link |
| State-portion questions | 40 40 scored salesperson items (60 for broker) + 5-10 unscored pretest items (state outline effective Sept 14, 2023). | Official source | Link |
| Exam time (minutes) | 240 Handbook: each candidate has four (4) hours to complete the examination (single sitting; no per-portion time stated). | Official source | Link |
| Passing score | Scaled 75 (0-100 scale; numeric score shown only to failing candidates) Applies to the exam; if you pass one portion and fail the other you must retake the ENTIRE examination. | Official source | Link |
| Exam fee (USD) | $115 Handbook (July 2026): examination fee $115, paid to Pearson VUE at reservation. Older Commission web text cited $100. | Official source | Link |
| Pre-licensing hours | 40 Handbook references the 'entire 40-hour Alaska prelicensing course' (incl. a 6-hour Alaska law segment). Must be completed within 18 months before license application; apply within 6 months of passing the exam. New li… | Official source | Link |
| Languages | English No other exam language is listed in the official handbook/bulletin; English-only is inferred from silence. | Secondary source | Link |
“Official source” = read in a state agency page or the exam provider’s candidate handbook on 2026-10-31. Anything marked “Vendor claim” or “Not verified” should be confirmed before you rely on it. Fees and formats change.
What this means for your study plan
- Time per question: about 2 minutes each (240 minutes ÷ 120 questions). Practice at that pace.
- Where people lose points: math word problems, wording traps (NOT/EXCEPT), and state rules that differ from the national rule. Our formula sheet covers the math.
- Good to know: Exam is a single 4-hour sitting; failing either portion means retaking both. 24-hour wait before a retake (cannot be booked at the test center). Test centers across Alaska incl. rural sites (Bethel, Dillingham, Kodiak, Sitka etc.). Applicants must be 19+; E&O insurance verification required for licensure.
State-portion topics published for Alaska
- Powers of the Alaska Real Estate Commission (4 items)
- Licensing (4)
- Licensee duties and disclosures to the public (10-12)
- Requirements governing activities of licensees (10)
- Personal services agreements: listings, property management, buyer representation (4-6)
- Property management incl. Alaska Landlord Tenant Act (6)
Sample Alaska practice questions
Original questions written from the law, each with an explanation and a citation. Alaska-specific questions are coming soon; these samples come from the national portion.
Which time-share structure conveys title to the buyer as a tenant in common with the other purchasers of the unit?
- A right-to-use license
- A vacation lease for a term of years
- A proprietary lease
- An undivided fee interest
Answer: D. A deeded time-share, or interval ownership, gives each buyer an undivided fractional fee interest in the unit with a right to occupy for a set period each year. A right-to-use arrangement, by contrast, gives only a contractual right to occupy and conveys no title.
Topic: Property Ownership & Interests · Source: Uniform Real Estate Time-Share Act (1980)
The seller prepaid quarterly HOA dues of $540 covering January 1 through March 31. Closing is February 10, and the seller is responsible through and including the closing day. Using 30-day months, how much does the buyer owe the seller at closing?
- $300
- $240
- $180
- $540
Answer: A. With 30-day months the quarter has 90 days, so dues are $540 / 90 = $6 per day. The seller used January (30 days) plus February 1-10 (10 days) = 40 days, leaving 50 days for the buyer. The buyer reimburses the seller 50 x $6 = $300.
Topic: Real Estate Math · Source: Standard closing proration arithmetic (day-count convention stated in the problem)
A borrower who believes a title company paid an illegal referral fee in connection with the borrower's mortgage may generally bring a private suit under RESPA Section 8 within how long after the violation occurred?
- Thirty days
- Six months
- Three years
- One year
Answer: D. RESPA's limitations provision gives a private plaintiff one year from the date of the violation to sue under Section 8 (or Section 9). Government enforcers, such as the CFPB, state attorneys general, and state insurance commissioners, have three years. Servicing claims under Section 6 also carry a three-year period.
Topic: Fair Housing, Ethics & Federal Disclosures · Source: 12 U.S.C. § 2614
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Alaska real estate exam?
The Alaska exam format we found is 80 national questions plus 40 Alaska questions (120 in total) in 240 minutes. Confirm in the official handbook before exam day.
What is the passing score for the Alaska real estate exam?
Scaled 75 (0-100 scale; numeric score shown only to failing candidates) (Official source).
How much does the Alaska real estate exam cost?
The exam fee we found is $115, paid to Pearson VUE. Fees change, so check the current handbook.
How many pre-licensing hours does Alaska require?
40 hours for the entry-level license, according to the sources below. Pre-licensing education must come from a state-approved school; GablePrep is exam prep and is not an approved course.
Official sources for Alaska
- Regulator: Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Dept. of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development)
- Exam provider: Pearson VUE
- Official candidate handbook / content outline
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