Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the hearing aid dealer program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing hearing aid dealers in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Applicants must complete an application for licensure, pay application and license fees, and post a surety bond. An Alaska Business License may also be required, please check with the Division. 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 hearingaiddealers@alaska.gov Submit Your Request Send your Request for License Verification to: hearingaiddealers@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. License Applications INITIAL Hearing Aid Dealer License Application #08-4023, Revised 07/31/18 RENEWAL Hearing Aid Dealer License Application #08-4124, Revised 08/01/18 Miscellaneous Forms Request for Return of Cash Deposit Request for License Verification Request for Duplicate Professional License Change of Name and/or Address Request for Exception from SSN Requirements Credit Card Payment Form 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 08.55 specifically applies to hearing aid dealers. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Hearing Aid Dealers interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list. Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Dealer Statutes and Regulations AS 08.11, AS 08.55 and 12 AAC 07. 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. National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of hearing aid dealers in other states. International Hearing Society Contact Information Thomas Bay, Licensing Examiner E-mail: HearingAidDealers@Alaska.Gov Phone: (907) 465-2588 PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806