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Dietitians & Nutritionists

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.

Fraud Alert: Impersonation of Licensing Investigations Unit

Some licensees have recently reported being contacted by individuals falsely claiming to represent the Professional Licensing Investigations Unit. These callers or emailers allege that the licensee’s name is associated with criminal activity in multiple states.

Please be advised: These communications are fraudulent.
If you receive such a message and are unsure about its legitimacy, do not respond directly. Instead, contact the Investigations Unit by email at Investigations@Alaska.Gov. Be sure to include:

  • Your full name
  • Your license number
  • A brief description of your inquiry

Selling CBD or Hemp Products

If you sell CBD or Hemp products, read this announcement from the Division of Agriculture for more information to ensure your business is registered and that the products you are selling are compliant with Alaska law.
Questions? Contact the Division of Agriculture. See the FAQ for more details.

It is Time to Renew Your License!

Click Here to Renew Online

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.

In order to receive communication via email, your email address of record must be current at all times. You may verify your current email address via the MY LICENSE self-service portal. If you are expecting communication from our office, be sure to check your spam/junk mail folder.

If you have not registered, follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit the MY LICENSE customer home page at: ProfessionalLicense.Alaska.Gov/MYLICENSE
  2. If you have an existing myAlaska account, enter your account information. If not, create an account. You will be redirected to the MY LICENSE customer home page.
  3. 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.
  4. To renew your license, simply select the license you wish to renew from the Professional Licensing section.

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

Online Applications for Licensure

Now available for the following:
  • Dietitian
  • Nutritionist

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

Applications must be mailed to the address on the form and cannot be accepted via email to protect your identity and financial information.

  • Application for Dietitian License
    #08-4400, Revised 04/17/2025
    Must also provide verification of registration from the Commission on Dietitian Registration.
  • Application for Nutritionist License
    #08-4399, Revised 04/17/2025
    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 Application

Applications must be mailed to the address on the form and cannot be accepted via email to protect your identity and financial information.

Click Here to Renew Online

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the dietitians and nutritionists in other states.

Contact Information

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

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