Quick Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $110
- $50 application fee + $60 initial 1-year license fee (background check fee extra)
- Processing
- 3 to 4 Weeks
- Subject to board volume
- Renewal
- $60
- Annual + 15 CE hours (plus 1 hr cultural competency every other year)
- License Duration
- 1 Year
- From date of issuance
Board of Licensed Dietitians
Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO)- Phone
- (503) 378-8667
- hlo.info@state.or.us
- Mailing Address
- 1430 Tansy Boegel Rd. SE, Suite 220
Salem, OR 97302 - Physical Address
- 1430 Tansy Boegel Rd. SE, Suite 220
Salem, OR 97302
Oregon Dietitian License Types
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
The credential required to practice dietetics in the state of Oregon, regulated by the HLO and the Board of Licensed Dietitians.
How to Get Licensed in Oregon
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree or higher from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete 900+ hours of board-approved supervised practice or an accredited dietetic internship.
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national examination.
Submit the Application and Background Check
Apply through the Oregon HLO. You must undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check specifically for the Oregon HLO.
Provide Documentation
Submit verification of your passing CDR exam score (or active registration), official college transcripts, and verification of any out-of-state licenses held.
Application Checklist
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CDR Registration Verification Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Official Transcripts Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree.
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Background Check Authorization Fingerprint cards and authorization for the HLO background check.
Provisional Practice & Reciprocity
Oregon does not typically offer a temporary license for dietitians. Applicants must have completed the CDR exam and hold a degree before full licensure is granted.
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.
If your assignment start date is within 5 weeks, apply immediately and call the board at (503) 378-8667 to confirm current processing times.
Note: Oregon does not offer a standard provisional license, so your license must be issued before your first day.
Renewal Requirements
Oregon dietitian licenses renew annual + 15 ce hours (plus 1 hr cultural competency every other year). Renewal fee is $60.
Oregon Dietitian FAQ
How much does an Oregon dietitian license cost?
The initial cost is $110, which includes a $50 application fee and a $60 license fee. There are additional fees for the fingerprint-based background check.
When does the Oregon license need to be renewed?
The Oregon dietitian license is renewed annually. The renewal fee is $60.
What are the continuing education requirements for Oregon?
Oregon requires 15 continuing education (CE) hours every year. In addition, beginning with your second renewal, 1 hour of cultural competency CE is required every other year.