Dietitians & Nutritionists Frequently Asked Questions Application Processing Time Application Requirements License Expiration License Verification Name and/or Address Changes Obtain Certified True Copy Other Questions Public Record Renewal Fee Renewal Notice Scanned or Faxed Copies Application Processing Time Plan 6 to 8 weeks for the license application process. You can avoid delays by making sure you follow the instructions and complete the application correctly. You must submit the correct fees and supporting documentation in the proper format. Source documents must come directly from the providers. Application Requirements Condensed application instructions with the requirements for a license are in the beginning of each application packet. For additional information, including education and experience requirements, you may review the statutes and regulations. License Expiration Licenses are issued for a two-year period and expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years, regardless of the date of issuance, except licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date which are issued to the next biennial expiration date. One renewal notice will be sent via email or mail at least 30 days before license expiration to the last known email or mailing address of record. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve a licensee from the responsibility of renewing a license on time. License Verification Alaska provides primary source license verifications directly through our website. To obtain primary source verifications, utilize our Professional License Search Tool Name and/or Address Changes It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the division of any changes to legal names, email addresses and/or mailing addresses. The email or mailing address of record will be used to send all official notifications. The name appearing on the license must be your current legal name. The name change notification form is available on the division’s website. Changes to email and/or mailing addresses can be submitted through MY LICENSE. (12 AAC 02.900) Obtain Certified True Copy To obtain a Certified True Copy, take the original document and a photocopy to a notary public so he/she may compare the original to the photocopy of the document. Either the applicant or the notary must write, “I certify this to be a true copy of the original document” on the photocopy and attest to that fact by signing the document and having it notarized. Other Questions Please send your questions to License@Alaska.Gov. Public Record Yes, licensing records are public documents and available to members of the public upon written request and payment of copying fees. Information considered confidential and not releasable to the general public include social security numbers and other information considered confidential by state or federal law. Your address of record is public information and is displayed on the division’s internet licensing search program. Licensees have expressed concern that their address is so readily available. Some licensees have elected to have a post office box or practice location for their official address of record to avoid having their residential address easily accessible. Please be advised that all notices from the division (renewal notices, licenses, and other legal documents) will be mailed to the address of record provided. Renewal Fee No. Licensees who received a permanent license within one year of the current expiration date do have to renew but will pay only one-half of the renewal fee. Renewal Notice One renewal notice will be sent via email or mail at least 30 days before the expiration to the last known email or mailing address of record. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve a licensee from the responsibility of renewing a license on time. Scanned or Faxed Copies No. Scanned or faxed documents are not acceptable. Return to Top