Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- TBD (Regulations Pending)
- State fees have not yet been finalized. CDR exam fee is $200 nationally.
- Processing
- TBD (Regulations Pending)
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- TBD
- TBD (Regulations Pending)
- License Duration
- TBD
- From date of issuance
State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs- Phone
- (973) 504-6587
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 45012
Newark, NJ 07101 - Physical Address
- 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
Newark, NJ 07101
New Jersey Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (Pending)
New Jersey enacted a law in 2020 requiring dietitian and nutritionist licensure. The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition is actively drafting regulations. No state licenses are currently being issued.
How to Get Licensed in New Jersey
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised practice through a dietetic internship.
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians. Active CDR registration will automatically qualify individuals for NJ state licensure once the process opens.
Monitor the Board for Application Opening
The NJ Board of Dietetics and Nutrition is holding public sessions (e.g., February 5, 2026) to finalize regulations. Check the NJ Consumer Affairs website for when applications begin.
Submit Application (When Available)
Once regulations are adopted, submit a written application with the required fee to the Board.
Application Checklist
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CDR Registration Card Active CDR registration as an RD/RDN will be the primary qualifying credential.
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Application Form (Pending) Application materials will be released by the Board once regulations are finalized.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
New Jersey's regulations have not yet been finalized. No temporary or provisional licenses are currently being issued.
Reciprocity provisions will be defined in the final regulations. Active CDR registration is expected to serve as the primary qualifying credential for licensure by endorsement.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (973) 504-6587 to confirm current processing times.
Renewal Requirements
New Jersey dietitian licenses renew tbd (regulations pending). Renewal fee is TBD.
New Jersey Dietitian FAQ
Is New Jersey currently issuing dietitian licenses?
No. Although NJ enacted a licensure law in 2020, the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition is still drafting the implementing regulations. Licenses will be issued once these regulations are officially adopted.
When will New Jersey start accepting license applications?
No firm date has been announced. The Board is holding public sessions to finalize regulations. Monitor the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs website for updates.
Can I practice as a dietitian in New Jersey now?
Yes. Until the regulations are fully enacted, practicing with a CDR credential (RD/RDN) in New Jersey remains the standard. Employers generally require active CDR registration.