Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $120
- $120 initial application fee (nonrefundable)
- Processing
- 3 to 4 Weeks
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- $120
- Every 2 years + 30 CE hours
- License Duration
- 2 Years
- From date of issuance
Iowa Board of Dietetics
Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL)- Phone
- (515) 281-0254
- PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov
- Mailing Address
- 6200 Park Ave., Ste. 100
Des Moines, IA 50321 - Physical Address
- 6200 Park Ave., Ste. 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Iowa Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
The credential required to practice dietetics in Iowa, regulated by the Iowa Board of Dietetics under DIAL.
How to Get Licensed in Iowa
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree or higher from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete a minimum of 900 hours of board-approved supervised practice or an accredited dietetic internship.
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians. Iowa requires you to hold active CDR registration.
Submit the Online Application
Create an account on the DIAL online licensing portal, complete the dietitian application, and pay the $120 application fee.
Provide Verification and Training
Provide proof of your active CDR registration and complete verification of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence (SAVE program). Additionally, Iowa dietitians must complete Mandatory Reporter Training.
Application Checklist
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CDR Registration Verification Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Official Transcripts Sent directly to the Board showing your conferred degree.
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Verification of Lawful Presence Documentation satisfying the SAVE program requirements for state licensure.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Iowa does not offer a temporary or provisional license for dietitians. You must complete the CDR examination before a license will be issued.
Out-of-state applicants with active CDR registration may apply via endorsement. Verification of licensure from any state where you hold or have held a license is required, along with proof of your CDR credential.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (515) 281-0254 to confirm current processing times.
Note: Iowa does not offer a standard provisional license, so your license must be issued before your first day.
Renewal Requirements
Iowa dietitian licenses renew every 2 years + 30 ce hours. Renewal fee is $120.
Iowa Dietitian FAQ
How much does an Iowa dietitian license cost?
The initial cost is a nonrefundable $120 application fee.
When does the Iowa license need to be renewed?
The Iowa dietitian license is renewed biennially (every two years). The renewal fee is $120. A late fee of $60 is applied if renewed after the expiration date.
What are the continuing education requirements for Iowa?
Iowa requires 30 hours of dietetics-related continuing education (CE) during each two-year renewal cycle. First-time licensees are exempt from this requirement for their initial renewal.