Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $100
- $100 Application Fee
- Processing
- 4 to 6 Weeks
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- $100
- Biennial (Expires October 31 of odd-numbered years)
- License Duration
- 2 Years
- From date of issuance
Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Board
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)- Phone
- (800) 560-6420
- FPR.LMFT@illinois.gov
- Mailing Address
- IDFPR
ATTN: Dietetic and Nutrition Services
P.O. Box 7007
Springfield, IL 62791 - Physical Address
- IDFPR Chicago Office
555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Illinois Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
The unified credential to provide dietetic and nutrition services in the state of Illinois. Overseen by the IDFPR Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Board.
How to Get Licensed in Illinois
Meet Educational & Experience Prerequisites
Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree (Master's required for CDR exam as of 2024), alongside a documented 900 hours of continuous supervised practice experience.
Pass National Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist examination.
Submit the IDFPR Application via CORE
Submit a new licensure application online using the state's new CORE licensing portal, and pay the non-refundable $100 application fee.
Application Checklist
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Official College Transcripts Degree-granting institution transcripts must be sent directly to the IDFPR or uploaded securely through the CORE portal.
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Proof of Examination Primary source verification of your CDR exam score, typically routed electronically by the credentialing agency.
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Verification of Supervised Practice Documentation proving the completion of the mandatory 900-hour supervised practice requirement.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Illinois allows candidates who have submitted a completed application to be authorized to practice for up to six months while their application is pending final approval by the IDFPR.
Applicants licensed in other jurisdictions may file an Endorsement application through the IDFPR, provided the requirements of the other state were substantially equivalent to Illinois' requirements at the time of original licensure, and the license remains in active and good standing.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (800) 560-6420 to confirm current processing times.
Renewal Requirements
Illinois dietitian licenses renew biennial (expires october 31 of odd-numbered years). Renewal fee is $100.
Illinois Dietitian FAQ
What is the fee for an Illinois LDN license?
The IDFPR requires a flat $100 fee for the initial application.
When does the Illinois LDN license expire?
All individual dietitian nutritionist licenses expire simultaneously on October 31 of every odd-numbered year.
How many continuing education hours are required to renew my IL license?
You must complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) during each two-year renewal cycle prior to the October 31 expiration date.