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Acupuncturists

The Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing staffs the acupuncture program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of acupuncture in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.

Acupuncturists who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License.

Important Information

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Online Applications for Licensure

Now available for the following:
  • Acupuncture License by Credentials
  • Acupuncture License by Examination

Click Here to Apply Online

Online applications are filed through your MyAlaska account. Filing via the MyAlaska account allows for email notifications about your application status.

Please review the instructions for filing an Initial Application online via MY LICENSE.

Paper Applications for Licensure

Renewal Application

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.06 and regulations 12 AAC 05 specifically apply to acupuncturists. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

If you would like to receive notice of all proposed regulation changes for your program, send a request in writing with your name, preferred contact method (mail or email), and the program you want to be updated on to:

Regulations Specialist
Email: RegulationsAndPublicComment@Alaska.Gov
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
PO Box 110806
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of acupuncture in other states.

Approved Schools of Acupuncture

Contact Information

Phone: (907) 465-2550
Email: Acupuncturists@Alaska.Gov
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

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