Permits & licensing

The Alaska Department of Public Safety’s Division of Statewide Services oversees the issuance of Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits, Security Guard Licenses, and Civilian Process Server Licenses.

Concealed Handgun permits

Learn more information about applying for an Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit. 

Civilian Process Servers

The Alaska Department of Public Safety licenses civilian process servers in accordance with AS 22.20. Before inquiring about applying for a civilian process server license, please review the regulations and instructions available here. 

Civilian process server application forms

Civilian process server Study guide

Before taking your process server license exam be sure to review the study guide. 

List of licensed process servers

View a list of licensed process servers. 

Security Guard License

The Alaska Department of Public Safety licenses security guard and security guard agencies as required in AS 18.65.400.  Find links to applications for a security guard licenses below.

Application for security guard license

Application for Security Guard Agency

Security Guard License Laws

View the Alaska Statutes and Regulations applicable to security guard licenses.