South Dakota Dietitian License

Transfer License

Steps

1. Submit Your Application ▾
   Apply through the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE). The application fee is $70.
2. Provide License Verification ▾
   South 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 Online Application ▾
   Application submitted via the SDBMOE portal.
4. Provide CDR Registration Verification ▾
   Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Usually submitted directly or verified online by the Board.
5. Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening ▾
   South 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 South Dakota can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.
6. Await Board Processing ▾
   Plan for a processing timeline of about 3 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.
7. Complete Supervised Practice ▾
   Complete a supervised dietetic practice experience approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Keeping Your License Active

South Dakota Dietitian licenses renew Every 2 years (expires May 31 of odd years). Contact the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.