Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $235
- $235 initial application processing fee
- Processing
- 3 to 5 Weeks
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- Varies (Prorated)
- Every 2 years (expires May 31 of odd years) + 30 CE hours
- License Duration
- Up to 2 Years
- From date of issuance
Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation- Phone
- (302) 744-4500
- Mailing Address
- Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904 - Physical Address
- Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
Delaware Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)
The credential to practice dietetics or nutrition in Delaware, regulated by the Board of Dietetics/Nutrition under the Division of Professional Regulation.
How to Get Licensed in Delaware
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree or higher from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete a minimum of 1,200 hours of board-approved supervised practice through a dietetic internship.
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians (or the CNS exam for Nutritionists). Verification of current RD/CNS status is required.
Submit the Application via DELPROS
Create an account in the Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services (DELPROS) system, complete the application, and pay the $235 fee.
Provide Verification Documents
Upload or have primary source verification sent for your active CDR card or CNS certification. Any existing out-of-state licenses must be verified as well.
Application Checklist
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DELPROS Online Application Completed application submitted electronically with the $235 fee.
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CDR Registration Verification Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Official College Transcripts Verification of your accredited degree, usually requested directly through DELPROS processing.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Delaware may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has completed the educational and experience requirements and is awaiting the results of the next scheduled examination. Practice must be supervised.
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.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (302) 744-4500 to confirm current processing times.
Renewal Requirements
Delaware dietitian licenses renew every 2 years (expires may 31 of odd years) + 30 ce hours. Renewal fee is Varies (Prorated).
Delaware Dietitian FAQ
How much does a Delaware dietitian license cost?
The initial cost is a $235 application processing fee.
When does the Delaware license need to be renewed?
Delaware dietitian licenses expire biennially on May 31 of odd-numbered years. Renewal fees are determined dynamically based on administrative costs.
Does Delaware license Nutritionists distinct from Dietitians?
Delaware uses the combined title of Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. Applicants can qualify via either the Registered Dietitian (CDR) pathway or the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) pathway.