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Oregon Dietitian License

Board of Licensed Dietitians

Total Fee
$167
Processing Time
1 to 3 Days
Fingerprints
Required
Fieldprint
Temp License
Not available
N/A

What You'll Need

  • CDR Registration Verification — Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Official Transcripts — Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree.
  • Background Check Authorization — Fingerprint cards and authorization for the HLO background check.

How to Apply

Total Fee
$167
Processing Time
1 to 3 Days
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements
Applicants currently licensed in another state may apply via reciprocity by submitting the standard application, fee, and an official Verification of Licensure from their current state board. The applicant must still have active CDR registration.

Steps

  1. Submit Your Application
    Apply through the Board of Licensed Dietitians. The application fee is $50.
  2. Provide License Verification
    Oregon 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 CDR Registration Verification
    Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  4. Request Official Transcripts
    Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree.
  5. Provide Background Check Authorization
    Fingerprint cards and authorization for the HLO background check.
  6. Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening
    Oregon 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 Oregon can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.
  7. Await Board Processing
    Plan for a processing timeline of about 3 to 4 Weeks once your file is complete.
  8. Gather Required Documentation
    Prepare official transcripts from your degree program, verification of your CDR registration, and any other supporting documents as outlined by the Board of Licensed Dietitians.
  9. Register for an Account
    Create a user account on the Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO) Online Licensing System at https://hlo.oregon.gov/OnlineLicensing/ by clicking 'Register Here'.
  10. Board Review and Approval
    The Oregon Board of Licensed Dietitians, managed by the HLO, will review your complete application and documentation. You will be notified of the decision and next steps once processing is complete.
Total Fee
$60
Renewal Cycle
Annual + 15 CE hours (plus 1 hr cultural competency every other year)
Compact
No
Board
Board of Licensed Dietitians

Keeping Your License Active

Oregon Dietitian licenses renew Annual + 15 CE hours (plus 1 hr cultural competency every other year). Contact the Board of Licensed Dietitians for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

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Fees

ItemAmount
Application$110
Endorsement application$110
Fingerprint check$57.50
Temporary permitN/A
Renewal60.0

Slow Downs

Fingerprinting delays
Out-of-state prints can add 2-4 weeks to your timeline.
Missing or incomplete documents
Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.
Application errors
Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.

Questions

Board Info

Sources
Board of Licensed Dietitians
Last verified 2026-02-25