Dietitians & Nutritionists Attention: The division is recruiting for multiple positions across the state to fill vacancies in important roles. Most positions are telework-capable and could work outside our home office locations. Click here to review job descriptions and apply. Check back often as new recruitments are added. Questions? Send us an email. Customer Contact Form Do you have questions about your professional license? Please fill out our Customer Contact Form for the fastest response. The Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing staffs the Regulation of Dietitians & Nutritionists program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of Regulation of Dietitians & Nutritionists in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Dietitians & Nutritionists who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License. It is Time to Renew Your License! Click Here to Renew Online Renewal Instructions Payment and Refund Policy Paper Renewal Form Valid License Numbers Contain Either: 6 numbers OR 4 letters + at least 1 number If you have an alpha-numeric license number, you must enter all of the characters in order to renew online. EXAMPLE: ABCD1234 MY LICENSE Online Renewal Please use our convenient MY LICENSE online renewal application. In most cases your license will be renewed immediately. Due to a heavy volume of renewal activities, processing time for renewal applications received by mail may take up to 4-6 weeks. If you have not registered, follow these simple steps: Visit the MY LICENSE customer home page at: ProfessionalLicense.Alaska.Gov/MYLICENSE If you have an existing myAlaska account, enter your account information. If not, please create an account. You will be redirected to the MY LICENSE customer home page. Under Access an Existing License, enter your license number and Web Authorization Code, if one has been provided. This information is on your renewal notice. To renew your license, simply select the license you wish to renew from the Professional Licensing section. Initial License Applications Application for Dietitian License #08-4400, Revised 07/19/2019 Must also provide verification of registration from the Commission on Dietitian Registration. Application for Nutritionist License #08-4399, Revised 07/19/2019 Must also provide verification of registration from the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) or the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (ACBN); or provide proof of a masters degree in human nutrition and 900 hours of experience in the field. Renewal License Applications Biennial Dietitian/Nutritionist License Renewal Application #08-4455, Revised 10/06/2021 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 08.38 specifically applies to Dietitians and Nutritionists. AS 08.01-08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Dietitian and Nutritionist Statutes AS 08.38. 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 dietitians and nutritionists in other states. The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) The American Clinical Board of Nutrition (ACBN) Commission on Dietetic Registration Contact Information Stefanie Davis, Licensing Examiner Phone: (907) 465-2547 Email: DietitiansandNutritionists@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806