Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #08-4239
Alaska Dispensing Optician License Renewal Application and Guidance
Posted
September 12, 2025
Identifier
08-4239
The State of Alaska's Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is inviting Dispensing Opticians statewide to renew their professional licenses for the upcoming biennial period. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory license renewal - Products/Services Requested: - Biennial renewal of Dispensing Optician licenses - Application submission required - Payment of $275.00 for licenses issued on or before June 30, 2024 - Prorated fee of $137.50 for licenses issued after June 30, 2024 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No grace period after license expiration; timely renewal is mandatory - Continuing education requirements vary based on initial license date - Random audits for compliance with continuing education - Faxed or emailed applications are not accepted - Applicants must maintain an accurate email address for official correspondence - Supervisors of apprentices must comply with reporting requirements - Mandatory disclosures regarding professional fitness and legal history - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory compliance opportunity for professional licensure.
Description
The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, is offering a license renewal for dispensing opticians. The renewal covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a biennial fee of $275.00 for licenses issued on or before June 30, 2024, and a prorated fee of $137.50 for licenses issued after that date. The renewal process requires submission of a completed application, payment, and compliance with continuing education and professional fitness requirements. The license lapses after June 30, 2025, with no grace period, and it is illegal to work without a valid license.