Obtaining Certification
Passing a certification exam does not result in the issuance of a certificate.
You must apply for certification after passing an exam by submitting an application and the $100 application fee. Submitting an application does not guarantee certification. OpCert's final decision may result in a lower level of certification than what you're seeking or may not result in certification at all. The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of the decision.
View certification requirements
Please allow 2 - 6 weeks for application reviews.
Ways to Apply for Certification
Apply Using Your Online Operator Profile
- Establish your online operator profile by following the directions.
- Enter all your operator experience and check your eligibility for certification.
- If you are eligible, then click on the "Apply for Certification" button. You will be prompted to pay the application fee.
- If it's your first time applying for certification, then you must email a copy of your high school diploma or GED to dec.opcert@alaska.gov.
Apply by Mail
- Complete the "Application for Operator Certification" form and mail it with the $100 application fee to:
- Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
- Operator Training and Certification Program
- P.O. Box 111800
- Juneau, AK 99811-1800
- If it's your first time applying for certification, then you must include a copy of your high school diploma or GED with your application and fee payment.
Apply by Email
- Pay the $100 application fee online.
- Complete the "Application for Operator Certification" form, obtain the signatures required on page 6, scan it, and email it along with a copy of your payment receipt to dec.opcert@alaska.gov.
- If it's your first time applying for certification, then you must include a copy of your high school diploma or GED.
Application for Operator Certification Forms:
Incomplete or unsigned applications will be returned without review.
If you have any issues downloading the application form, please contact the Operator Certification Program at 907-465-1139 or dec.opcert@alaska.gov and we can email or mail it to you.
Contact
- Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
- Operator Training and Certification Program
- P.O. Box 111800
- Juneau, AK 99811-1800
- Phone No.: 907-465-1139
- Email Address: dec.opcert@alaska.gov
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