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Naturopathy

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The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the naturopathy program. 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 .

It is Time to Renew Your License!

Click Here to Renew Online

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:

  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, please 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.

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 naturopathy@alaska.gov

  1. Submit Your Request
    • Send your Request for License Verification to: naturopathy@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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Initial Applications

Renewal Applications

Miscellaneous Forms

Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right.

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.

To receive notices for proposed regulation changes, please send a request in writing (mail or email) including your name, preferred contact method, and the program you want to be updated.

Regulations Specialist
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

State and National Organizations

Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians
209 W. Cedar Ave
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 745-3999
Email: aknaturopaths@gmail.com
Website: akanp.org

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of naturopathy in other states.

Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations
9220 SW Barbur Blvd
Suite 119, #321
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 452-2953
Email: nplex@nabne.org

Contact Information

Emily Mesch, Licensing Examiner
Phone: (907) 465-2541
E-mail: Naturopathy@Alaska.Gov
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Mission Statement

Ensure that competent, professional and regulated commercial services are available to Alaska consumers.

Anchorage
Mailing/Physical Address

550 W 7th AVE, STE 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501-3567

Phone: (907) 269-8160
Fax: (907) 269-8156
Investigations Fax: (907) 269-8195

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
9:00am-4:30pm

Juneau
Mailing Address

P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Physical Address

(No USPS mail delivery)
333 Willoughby AVE, 9th FL
State Office Building
Juneau, AK 99801-1770

Phone: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974