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Connecticut Dietitian License

Department of Public Health — Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification

Total Fee
$205
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Idemia (FlexCheck/CCHRS)
Temp License
Not available
N/A

What You'll Need

  • Official CDR Verification — Written verification of current registration sent directly from the Commission on Dietetic Registration to the DPH.
  • Verification of Licensure — Official verification from every state where the applicant has ever held a license or certification as a dietitian or nutritionist. Verification Form
  • Online Application — Completed electronic application submitted through the state's eLicense portal. eLicense Portal

How to Apply

  1. Obtain National Registration ▾
    Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam and obtain the Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
  2. Register on eLicense Portal ▾
    Create a user account on the Connecticut eLicense web portal to begin the application process.
    Register for eLicense
  3. Submit Online Application ▾
    Complete the 'Initial Application for Dietitian/Nutritionist Certification' and pay the non-refundable $190 application fee via credit card.
    Start Application
  4. Request CDR Verification ▾
    Contact the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to have official written verification of your registration sent directly to the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
  5. Verify Out-of-State Licenses ▾
    If you hold or have held a license in another state, request that each state board send official verification directly to the Connecticut DPH.
    Verification Form (PDF)
  6. Await Processing ▾
    The Department of Public Health typically processes applications within 4 to 6 weeks once all supporting documentation is received.
Total Fee
$205
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Connecticut does not have a formal endorsement or reciprocity process. Out-of-state dietitians with active CDR registration apply through the standard online process. Since Connecticut's certification is tied to CDR registration rather than state-specific exams, the process is straightforward for anyone holding an RD/RDN credential.

Steps

  1. Verify Eligibility ▾
    Ensure you hold a current license in another state with standards equal to or higher than Connecticut's, or maintain current CDR registration.
  2. Submit CT Application ▾
    Apply online via the eLicense portal and pay the $190 fee.
    Apply Online
  3. Submit Out-of-State Verifications ▾
    Request official verification from each jurisdiction where you have ever been licensed to be sent directly to the Connecticut DPH.
    Verification Form
  4. CDR Verification ▾
    Arrange for the CDR to send verification of your national registration directly to the DPH.
Total Fee
$105
Renewal Cycle
Annual + CDR 75 CPEUs per 5 years (no state-level CE mandate)
Compact
No
Board
Department of Public Health — Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification

Keeping Your License Active

Connecticut Dietitian licenses renew Annual + CDR 75 CPEUs per 5 years (no state-level CE mandate). Contact the Department of Public Health — Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Renew on the board site

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$190
Endorsement application$190
Fingerprint check$15.00
Temporary permitN/A
Renewal105.0

Slow Downs

Third-Party Verification Delays ▾
Waiting for the CDR or other state boards to send official verification directly to the DPH is the most common cause of delay.
Incomplete Out-of-State History ▾
Failure to provide verification from every state where a license was previously held, even if the license is now expired.
Name Mismatches ▾
Discrepancies between the name on the application and the name on CDR or out-of-state records without providing legal name change documentation.

Questions

Does Connecticut require continuing education for renewal? ▾
Connecticut does not have state-specific continuing education requirements for renewal, but practitioners must maintain their national CDR registration, which requires 75 CPEUs every five years.
How much is the annual renewal fee? ▾
The annual renewal fee for a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist in Connecticut is $105.
Can I practice as a nutritionist without state certification? ▾
Connecticut law protects the titles 'Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist,' 'Certified Dietitian,' and 'Certified Nutritionist.' You cannot use these titles or represent yourself as certified without a state-issued credential.
When does my certification expire? ▾
Certifications are renewable annually during the month of the practitioner's birth.
Is a background check or fingerprinting required? ▾
The Department of Public Health does not currently require fingerprints for the initial certification of Dietitian-Nutritionists, though individual employers or Medicaid enrollment may require them.

Board Info

Department of Public Health — Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification
Phone(860) 509-7603
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25