Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $140
- $140 initial application fee
- Processing
- 3 to 4 Weeks
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- $135
- Every 2 years + 15 CE hours
- License Duration
- 2 Years
- From date of issuance
Health Occupations Credentialing
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)- Phone
- (785) 296-0061
- kdads.licensure@ks.gov
- Mailing Address
- 503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603 - Physical Address
- 503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603
Kansas Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
The credential to practice dietetics in Kansas, regulated by the KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing division.
Temporary Licensed Dietitian
Available for applicants who have met all requirements except passing the exam. Valid for six months and can be renewed once. Temporary fee is $70.
How to Get Licensed in Kansas
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 an ACEND-accredited dietitian internship.
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians. Verification of current RD status is required.
Submit the Application to KDADS
Download and complete the application form. Have it notarized, and mail it with the $140 fee to KDADS in Topeka.
Provide Verification Documents
Ensure your official transcripts are sent directly from the issuing institution. Include a copy of your CDR card as proof of examination and supervised training.
Application Checklist
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Notarized Application The original downloaded application form with a notarized signature.
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CDR Registration Card A copy of your active CDR card to document exam and training completion.
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Official College Transcripts Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Kansas offers a Temporary License for $70 for individuals who have fulfilled the educational and supervised practice requirements but have not yet passed the CDR exam. A temporary license allows the individual to practice under supervision for six months and may be renewed one time.
Kansas allows for licensure by reciprocity. Out-of-state applicants with a current, valid license from a state with equivalent or stricter standards, or holding active CDR registration, can apply using the standard application process to establish Kansas credentials.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (785) 296-0061 to confirm current processing times.
Renewal Requirements
Kansas dietitian licenses renew every 2 years + 15 ce hours. Renewal fee is $135.
Kansas Dietitian FAQ
How much does a Kansas dietitian license cost?
The initial license application fee is $140. A temporary license costs $70.
When does the Kansas license need to be renewed?
Kansas regular dietitian licenses are renewed biennially (every two years). The online renewal system opens annually on January 15th for those due. The renewal fee is $135.
What are the continuing education requirements for Kansas?
Kansas requires a minimum of 15 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every two years. Holding current CDR registration (which requires 75 CPEs every 5 years) generally satisfies this requirement.