North Dakota Dietitian License

Transfer License

Steps

1. Submit Your Application ▾
   Apply through the North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice (NDBODP). The application fee is $75.
2. Provide License Verification ▾
   North Dakota 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. Provide Official Application ▾
   Application form accurately and completely filled out.
4. Confirm Your CDR Registration Card ▾
   Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (for LRDs).
5. Request Official College Transcripts ▾
   Required, especially if applying via the Licensed Nutritionist pathway.
6. Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening ▾
   North Dakota 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 North Dakota can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.
7. Await Board Processing ▾
   Plan for a processing timeline of about 2 to 4 Weeks 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.
8. Review Licensure Requirements ▾
   Before applying, thoroughly review the specific licensure requirements for dietitians in North Dakota, including education, supervised practice, and examination (e.g., CDR exam), on the North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice website.
9. Board Review and Approval ▾
   Your completed application will be reviewed by the North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice at their regularly scheduled meetings. The Board will notify you of their decision regarding your application.

Keeping Your License Active

North Dakota Dietitian licenses renew Every 5 years (matches CDR cycle). Contact the North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.