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. Customer Contact Form Do you have questions about your professional license? Please fill out our Customer Contact Form for the fastest response. Hard Copy License Certificates Discontinued The division has expanded our online services to allow licensees to download their own license certificates on demand. As a result, the division no longer mails hardcopy license certificates. The certificates will be located under the “initial application” and “renewal” events in the MY LICENSE account. If you need guidance on how to set up or access your MY LICENSE account, you can access the MY LICENSE instructions here. Initial License Applications Application for Dietitian License #08-4400, Revised 07/19/2019 Must also provide verification of registration from the Commission on Dietitian Registration. Application for Nutritionist License #08-4399, Revised 07/19/2019 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 License Applications Biennial Dietitian/Nutritionist License Renewal Application #08-4455, Revised 10/06/2021 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 08.38 specifically applies to Dietitians and Nutritionists. AS 08.01-08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Dietitian and Nutritionist Statutes AS 08.38. 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. 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 P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806 National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the dietitians and nutritionists in other states. The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) The American Clinical Board of Nutrition (ACBN) Commission on Dietetic Registration Contact Information Stefanie Davis, Licensing Examiner Phone: (907) 465-2547 Email: DietitiansandNutritionists@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806