Delaware Dietitian License
Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
Total Fee
$235
Processing Time
8 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO by IDEMIA
Temp License
Available
See board
What You'll Need
- Official Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the college or university to the Board office showing a minimum of a master's degree in a related field.
- CDR Registration Card — A copy of your current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) card if applying via the CDR pathway. CDR Website
- Supervised Practice Experience Assessment Form — Required for examination applicants to verify at least 900 hours of supervised practice.
- Verification of Licensure — Required if you hold or have ever held a license in another jurisdiction; must be sent directly from the other state board.
How to Apply
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Create a DELPROS Account ▾Register for a user account on the Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services (DELPROS) portal to start your application.
Register/Login to DELPROS -
Select Application Pathway ▾Choose between 'Apply by CDR Registration' (if currently a Registered Dietitian), 'Apply by Examination' (if not CDR-registered), or 'Apply by Reciprocity'.
View License Requirements -
Gather Required Documentation ▾Collect official transcripts, CDR registration card, and the Supervised Practice Experience Assessment form if applying by examination.
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Submit Application and Pay Fee ▾Complete the online application in DELPROS and pay the non-refundable application fee of $235 via credit or debit card.
Submit Application -
Pass the Jurisprudence Exam ▾If applying via the alternative pathway (Option 2) or reciprocity, you must pass the State Jurisprudence Exam covering Delaware laws and regulations.
Review Rules and Regulations -
Board Review ▾The Board meets quarterly to review completed applications. You can track your status through the DELPROS dashboard.
Check Application Status
Total Fee
$235
Processing Time
8 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Available
Transfer License
Requirements ▾
Delaware offers licensure by reciprocity. Out-of-state applicants with an active license in good standing from a jurisdiction with substantially equivalent standards (or those holding active CDR/CNS credentials) can apply via the DELPROS reciprocity application.
Steps
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Verify Reciprocity Eligibility ▾Ensure you hold a current license in another jurisdiction with standards equal to or greater than Delaware's.
Reciprocity Info -
Submit State Laws and Regulations ▾Provide copies of or links to the licensing laws and regulations from each jurisdiction where you are currently licensed.
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Request License Verifications ▾Arrange for official license verifications to be sent directly to the Delaware Board from every state where you have held a license.
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Complete Jurisprudence Exam ▾Reciprocity applicants must pass the Delaware Jurisprudence Exam as part of the credentialing process.
Study Regulations
Total Fee
$0
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (expires May 31 of odd years) + 30 CE hours
Compact
No
Board
Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
Keeping Your License Active
Delaware Dietitian licenses renew Every 2 years (expires May 31 of odd years) + 30 CE hours. Contact the Board of Dietetics/Nutrition for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Renew on the board siteFees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $235 |
| Endorsement application | $235 |
| Fingerprint check | $85.00 (Total for State + FBI check; includes fingerprinting fee) |
| Temporary permit | See board |
Slow Downs
Quarterly Board Meetings
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The Board only meets at least quarterly; if an application is completed just after a meeting, it may wait months for the next review.
Missing Third-Party Documents
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Delays often occur when transcripts or license verifications are not sent directly from the issuing institution to the Board.
Incomplete Supervised Practice Forms
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Forms missing supervisor signatures or failing to document the full 900 required hours will stall the process.
Questions
Do I need to be a Registered Dietitian (RD) to be licensed in Delaware?
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No. While CDR registration is one pathway, Delaware offers an alternative pathway (Option 2) requiring a master's degree, 900 supervised hours, and passing the State Jurisprudence Exam.
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?
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Licensed Dietitians must complete 30 hours of approved continuing professional education (CPE) every two-year renewal period.
When does my Delaware dietitian license expire?
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Licenses expire biennially on May 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2025, 2027).
Is a criminal background check required for dietitians?
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While the Board reviews criminal history, there is currently no mandatory fingerprint-based background check required for all dietitian applicants in the standard DELPROS flow.