Regulation of Naturopathy The Naturopathy licensing program is administered by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of naturopathy in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Naturopaths who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License. Important Information Are you selling CBD or hemp products? If so, please 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? Please contact the Division of Agriculture. See the FAQ for more details. Customer Contact Form Do you have questions about your professional license? Please fill out our Customer Contact Form for the fastest response. Online application for Naturopath License now available 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 Application for Licensure Naturopath License #08-4631, Revised 11/21/2024 Application for permanent license and temporary license. Renewal Application Naturopath Biennial License Renewal #08-4100, Revised 11/21/2024 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 08.45 and regulations 12 AAC 42 specifically apply to naturopathic doctors. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the Division. Naturopathy Statutes and Regulations AS 08.45 and 12 AAC 42 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. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. 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 PO Box 110806 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806 State and National Organizations American Association of Naturopathic Physicians State Associations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of naturopathy in other states. North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) 9220 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 119, #321 Portland, OR 97219 Phone Message Line: (503) 246-0694 Email: info@nabne.org Contact Information Phone: (907) 465-2550 E-mail: Naturopathy@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Return to Top