Acupuncturists Electronic Requests for License Verification NOTE: This feature is for individuals who have registered with MY LICENSE and wish to pay the filing fee online with a credit card payment . If you are not registered with MY LICENSE and would like information on how to register, please contact Acupuncturists@Alaska.Gov. Submit Your Request Send your Request for License Verification to: Acupuncturists@Alaska.Gov Put the program along with your first and last name in the subject line. The following information must be provided in the body of your email: NAME: The name used when your professional license was last issued or renewed. LICENSE NUMBER: Your professional license number. SEND TO: Provide both the Board and/or Agency name along with a complete mailing address. Payment of Fees You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page. A “Make a Payment” link will be available within your license details page under “Actions”. A $20 filing fee is required for each verification of license. Completed Request You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page when the request is completed. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing after submitting your payment. If you prefer to submit a check or money order, you may mail in the Request License Verification form. Regulation of 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 . License Applications INITIAL Acupuncture License Application #08-4110, Revised 11/06/19. Must have passed the NCCAOM examination and have either graduated from an accredited U.S. school of acupuncture, or hold a license in another jurisdiction. RENEWAL Acupuncture License Application #08-4049, Revised 08/01/18. The NCCAOM segregates continuing education into two categories: “Competency Maintenance” and “Professional Development Activities”. The State of Alaska only recognizes continuing education that falls under “Competency Maintenance” points for license renewal. Please view NCCAOM Recertification Information that outlines the difference in activities. If you have any questions, please contact NCCAOM for continuing education verification. Please note the requirements for the acceptance of continuing education covered in our statutes and regulations. The division will only accept complete certificates. 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. Acupuncture Statutes and Regulations AS 08.06 and 12 AAC 05 Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions. Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions. If you would like to receive notice of all proposed regulation changes for your program, please 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 P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806 National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of acupuncture in other states. National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Approved Schools of Acupuncture Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) Contact Information Thomas Bay, Licensing Examiner Telephone: (907) 465-2588 Email: Acupuncturists@Alaska.Gov P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806