Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $0 (State Fee)
- No state application fee. CDR exam fee is $200 nationally.
- Processing
- N/A (No state application)
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- $0 (State Fee)
- No state renewal. CDR registration renews every 5 years with 75 CPE hours.
- License Duration
- N/A
- From date of issuance
No Dedicated State Licensing Board
Arizona does not mandate state dietitian licensure. The national CDR credential is the recognized standard.- Phone
- N/A
- Mailing Address
- N/A
- Physical Address
- N/A
Arizona Dietitian License Types
Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
Arizona does not issue a state-level dietitian license. Instead, practicing dietitians use the national Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
How to Get Licensed in Arizona
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree or higher from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete 1,000 to 1,200 hours of supervised practice through a dietetic internship.
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians ($200 fee).
Maintain CDR Registration
Maintain your CDR credential by completing 75 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) every five years and paying the CDR annual maintenance fee.
Application Checklist
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CDR Registration Card Your active CDR card serves as your primary credential in Arizona.
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ACEND Verification Statement Proof of completion of your accredited degree program and supervised practice.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Because Arizona does not require a state license, there is no provisional or temporary state license available.
Arizona has no state licensing requirements to transfer. Your national CDR credential (RD/RDN) is recognized directly. No state endorsement process exists.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board to confirm current processing times.
Note: Arizona does not offer a standard provisional license, so your license must be issued before your first day.
Renewal Requirements
Arizona dietitian licenses renew no state renewal. cdr registration renews every 5 years with 75 cpe hours.. Renewal fee is $0 (State Fee).
Arizona Dietitian FAQ
Does Arizona require a state dietitian license?
No. Arizona does not mandate state-specific licensure for dietitians. Your national CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is the recognized credential.
What does it cost to practice as a dietitian in Arizona?
There is no state application or renewal fee. The CDR national exam costs $200, and the annual CDR maintenance fee is $80 (increasing to $90 in 2027).
Is there pending legislation to require state licensure in Arizona?
As of 2026, Arizona does not have an active, enacted state licensure law for dietitians. Legislative efforts (such as H.B. 2820 from 2021) have been introduced in the past.