{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":null,"board_fax":"(501) 682-1596","board_mailing_address":"4815 West Markham Street, Slot 73<br>Little Rock, AR 72205","board_name":"Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board","board_parent_org":"Arkansas Department of Health","board_phone":"(501) 683-1126","board_physical_address":"4815 West Markham Street, Slot 73<br>Little Rock, AR 72205","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/arkansas-dietitian","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Applications submitted without the required notary signature and seal will not be processed.","title":"Missing Notarization"},{"description":"Ensure your name matches exactly across all documents (Application, CDR card, and ID).","title":"Name Mismatch"},{"description":"The Board does not accept cash. Using the wrong payment method or amount (especially during fee reduction periods) causes delays.","title":"Incorrect Fee Payment"},{"description":"Provisional applicants often forget the signed supervisor letter or the internship verification statement.","title":"Incomplete PLD Documentation"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:28.570598+00:00","credential_type":"Licensed Dietitian (LD)","description":"Apply for an Arkansas Licensed Dietitian credential through the ADLB. Learn about the master's degree requirement, CDR exam, and recent fee reductions.","endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":{"app_fee":"$110","background_check_fee":"$0 (included in application)","jurisprudence_exam_fee":"$0","total_estimated_cost":"$110"},"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Arkansas provides reciprocity if the standards in your current state of licensure are not less than Arkansas standards.","title":"Verify Reciprocity Eligibility","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the standard ARDLB New Application and check the box for 'Reciprocity'.","title":"Submit New Application Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit a copy of the legal authority (law/act) and the adopted rules/regulations from your current state of licensure.","title":"Provide State Statutes","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Provide a copy of your current out-of-state license. The Board may also contact the issuing authority directly.","title":"Submit License Verification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the application and license fee (currently reduced to $6.00 for LD).","title":"Pay Reciprocity Fee","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":"https://www.cdrnet.org","faqs":[{"answer":"Arkansas does not have a public online search tool for dietitians. You must email all license verification requests to ARDiet@arkansas.gov.","question":"How do I verify a dietitian's license in Arkansas?"},{"answer":"Licensed Dietitians must complete 12 hours of CDR-approved continuing education annually.","question":"What are the continuing education (CE) requirements for renewal?"},{"answer":"Yes, you may apply for a Provisional Licensed Dietitian (PLD) license, which allows you to practice under the direct supervision of an Arkansas Licensed Dietitian for up to 18 months.","question":"Can I practice before I pass the RD exam?"},{"answer":"All licenses issued as of January 1, 2021, have a standard renewal date of December 1st of each year.","question":"When does my license expire?"},{"answer":"Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, fees are reduced: New LD Application is $6.00, PLD is $8.00, and Renewal is $3.00.","question":"What are the current application fees?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":false,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":110.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$110 standard initial application fee (temporarily reduced through June 30, 2026)","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"1 Year","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/arkansas-dietitian.json","processing_time":"2 to 4 Weeks","profession":"Dietitian","provisional_info":"Arkansas offers a Provisional Licensed Dietitian (PLD) credential for individuals who have completed their education and internship but have not yet passed the CDR exam. It allows the individual to work under the supervision of an Arkansas Licensed Dietitian. The PLD license is valid for 18 months and can be renewed once. An application for a provisional license requires verification of internship completion and a letter from your prospective employment supervisor.","reciprocity_info":"Dietitians applying for licensure in Arkansas who are currently licensed in another state must follow the standard application process and submit a copy of their active CDR registration card, which serves as proof of meeting the national standards recognized by the Arkansas board.","renewal_cycle":"Annual + 12 CE hours (*Renewal fee temporarily reduced to $3.00 for 2025-2026*)","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"The official two-page application form for initial licensure.","name":"ARDLB New Application (ADLB-2)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A specific page within the application that requires a notary seal.","name":"Notarized Signature Page","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of your current, valid registration card from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.","name":"CDR Registration Card","url":"https://www.cdrnet.org","url_label":"CDR Portal"},{"description":"Required for Provisional Licensed Dietitian (PLD) applicants; must be signed by the program director of your internship.","name":"Verification Statement","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required for PLD applicants; a signed letter from an Arkansas Licensed Dietitian supervisor outlining duties.","name":"Supervision Letter","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"arkansas-dietitian","state_name":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Successfully complete the education and supervised practice requirements and pass the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).","title":"Obtain CDR Registration","url":"https://www.cdrnet.org","url_label":"CDR Website"},{"description":"Fill out the ARDLB New Application (Form ADLB-2). Ensure the application is signed and dated.","title":"Complete the Application Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The application includes a notary page that must be signed by the applicant and completed/sealed by a notary public.","title":"Notarize Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Prepare a copy of your current, valid CDR card and any other required documentation (e.g., verification statements if applying for a provisional license).","title":"Gather Supporting Documents","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit the completed application and fee ($110 for LD, currently reduced to $6.00 through June 2026) via the online portal or by mail. Payments by mail must be check or money order payable to 'Arkansas Dietetics Practice Fund'.","title":"Submit Application and Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The Board meets regularly to process applications. Allow approximately 2 weeks for processing once all items are received.","title":"Wait for Board Review","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:02:52.166545+00:00","verify_license_url":null}