Nevada Dietitian License

Transfer License

Steps

1. Submit Your Application ▾
   Apply through the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health — Dietitian Licensing. The application fee is $200.
2. Provide License Verification ▾
   Nevada requires official verification of your active out-of-state license. This must be sent directly to the board from your current state board or its official online verification system before your file can be considered complete.
3. Confirm Your CDR Registration Card ▾
   Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
4. Request Official College Transcripts ▾
   Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree.
5. Provide Fingerprint Background Check ▾
   Verification sent directly from the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
6. Provide Photo ID & Proof of Citizenship ▾
   Valid government-issued photo identification and evidence of lawful presence.
7. Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening ▾
   Nevada requires a criminal background check for all applicants. Out-of-state applicants can use IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects). Completing prints outside Nevada can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.
8. Await Board Processing ▾
   Plan for a processing timeline of about 30 Working Days once your file is complete. If you need to start working immediately, most states do not offer temporary practice authorization during the endorsement process. Contact the state board directly for current policies on practice authorization while your application is pending.
9. Review Eligibility Requirements ▾
   Ensure you meet the education and experience criteria for either a Dietitian or Nutritionist as outlined by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Dietitians typically need an approved internship or current CDR registration, while Nutritionists need a specific degree and 900 hours of supervised experience.
10. Gather Required Documentation ▾
    Prepare official academic transcripts showing your degree, proof of supervised practice (e.g., completion certificate, CDR registration card), and any other supporting documents specified in the application form.

Keeping Your License Active

Nevada Dietitian licenses renew Every 2 years (no state-mandated CE, but CDR requires 75 CPEUs per 5 years). Contact the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health — Dietitian Licensing for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.