Alaska

Alaska shares only 1 interstate compact with Kentucky: Physical Therapy Compact. Most professions will require a separate state licensing process. Very few compact memberships; remote location creates unique requirements.

Alaska is a member of 1 compacts: Physical Therapy Compact. You share 1 of these with Kentucky: Physical Therapy Compact.

Kentucky is an NLC member, but Alaska is not. Your multistate NLC license does not cover practice in Alaska. You will need to apply for a separate Alaska nursing license.

Teaching license portability from Kentucky to Alaska: NASDTEC member; requires Alaska-specific cultural competency coursework. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Alaska supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Kentucky can apply for licensure by comity, which is a streamlined process using your NCEES Record. This typically requires verifying your education, exam passage, and experience meet Alaska's requirements.

Temporary courtesy license for military spouses; valid up to 180 days. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), updated December 2024, all states are now required to recognize valid professional licenses from other states for military personnel and their spouses.

PT Compact now active and issuing privileges as of 2026.

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Alaska licensing page at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.