Licensing Path
There is no active interstate compact route for dietitian licensing in Alaska. Plan on endorsement through Dietitians and Nutritionists Program.
- Endorsement fee
- $150
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 Weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Not listed
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- Dietitians and Nutritionists Program
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree or higher from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised dietetic internship.
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Step 2
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians.
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Step 3
Submit the Application via MY LICENSE
Complete the 'Application for Dietitian License' (Form #08-4400) online through the MY LICENSE self-service portal or via mail. Ensure your signature is notarized if applying via paper, and pay the $150 fee.
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Step 4
Provide Verification Documents
Arrange for the CDR to send official registration verification directly to the Alaska licensing office. Provide a recent passport-style photograph.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $150
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 Weeks
- Renewal fee
- $125
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (expires Dec 31 of odd-numbered years)
- Application
- $100
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $150
License Types
Licensed Dietitian: The credential required to practice dietetics in Alaska, overseen by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. The state also separately licenses 'Nutritionists'.
Required Documents
- Official Application & Photo: Application with notarized signature and a recent passport-style photograph.
- CDR Registration Verification: Must be sent directly from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Verification of Out-of-State Licenses: If applying with existing licenses, verification from all other states must be submitted.
Board Contact
- Board
- Dietitians and Nutritionists Program
- Department
- Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
- Phone
- (907) 465-2550
- DietitiansandNutritionists@Alaska.Gov
- Board site
- https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/DietitiansNutritionists.aspx
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $125. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (expires Dec 31 of odd-numbered years).
Alaska Dietitian Licensing FAQ
How much does an Alaska dietitian license cost?
The total initial cost is $150, which includes a $100 application fee and a $50 initial license fee.
When does the Alaska license need to be renewed?
Alaska dietitian licenses renew biennially and expire on December 31st of odd-numbered years. The renewal period requires a $125 fee. There is no grace period for practicing on a lapsed license.
Does Alaska require a background check?
While an extensive FBI fingerprint check is not centrally required for all applicants in this program, individuals must answer professional fitness questions and may need to provide court documents if they have a disciplinary history.
Does Alaska have reciprocity for dietitians?
No interstate compact currently covers dietitian practice in Alaska. To work in Alaska, apply for licensure by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my dietitian license to Alaska?
Most endorsement applications take 4 to 6 Weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Alaska while my endorsement application is processing?
Most applicants need to wait for full approval before starting work because the state does not clearly offer a temporary or provisional credential.