{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"","board_fax":"","board_mailing_address":"237 Coliseum Drive<br>Macon, GA 31217","board_name":"Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians","board_parent_org":"Georgia Secretary of State","board_phone":"(404) 424-9966","board_physical_address":"237 Coliseum Drive<br>Macon, GA 31217","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/georgia-dietitian","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Missing transcripts or ACEND verification statements are the most common causes of delay. Ensure all third-party documents are sent directly to the Board.","title":"Incomplete Documentation"},{"description":"The Board no longer accepts paper applications. Any paper forms mailed to the office will be returned to the sender, causing significant delays.","title":"Paper Application Submission"},{"description":"The Citizenship Affidavit must be notarized. Failure to have the document properly notarized or failing to include a copy of your ID will stall the process.","title":"Notarization Errors"},{"description":"Waiting for other state boards to send license verifications can take several weeks. Request these as early as possible.","title":"Out-of-State Verification Delays"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:31.878763+00:00","credential_type":"Licensed Dietitian (LD)","description":"Apply for a Georgia Licensed Dietitian (LD) credential through the Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. $85 application fee, CDR exam required, provisional permit available.","endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":{"app_fee":"$75","background_check_fee":"$0 (included in application)","jurisprudence_exam_fee":"$0","total_estimated_cost":"$85"},"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Request official verification of your current license from every state where you have ever held a dietitian license. Verifications must be sent directly to the Georgia Board.","title":"Verify Out-of-State License","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Apply for 'Licensure by Endorsement' through the GOALS portal and pay the $85 fee.","title":"Submit GOALS Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload a copy of your current CDR registration card to the portal.","title":"Provide CDR Proof","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload the notarized Citizenship Affidavit and a copy of your secure verifiable identification.","title":"Complete Citizenship Verification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":"https://www.cdrnet.org/","faqs":[{"answer":"Yes. Licensure is mandatory in Georgia to practice dietetics or use the title 'Dietitian.' National registration (RD) alone does not grant the right to practice in the state.","question":"Do I need a Georgia license if I am already a Registered Dietitian (RD)?"},{"answer":"Licensed Dietitians must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. As of January 1, 2026, all CE must be reported through CE Broker.","question":"How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"Licenses expire on March 31 of even-numbered years (e.g., 2026, 2028).","question":"When does my Georgia dietitian license expire?"},{"answer":"Yes. A provisional permit may be issued to applicants who have met all requirements except the CDR exam. It is valid for one year and requires supervision by a Georgia Licensed Dietitian.","question":"Is there a provisional permit available?"},{"answer":"The initial application fee is $85, which includes a $10 processing fee. All fees are non-refundable.","question":"What is the application fee for a new license?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":"Approximately 15-25 business days (includes application review, fingerprinting, and board receipt of results).","fingerprint_fee":"$51.50","fingerprint_method_in_state":"Live Scan at an authorized IdentoGO (GAPS) enrollment center.","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"Applicants must register on the IdentoGO website, select the 'Mail-In Physical Fingerprint Card' option, and mail two completed FD-258 ink cards to IdentoGO for digital conversion.","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://ga.state.identogo.com/","fingerprint_vendor":"IDEMIA (IdentoGO) / Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://ga.state.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":85.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$75 application + $10 processing fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/georgia-dietitian.json","processing_time":"15 to 20 Business Days","profession":"Dietitian","provisional_info":"Georgia offers a provisional permit for applicants who have completed all academic and supervised practice requirements and are eligible for but have not yet passed the CDR examination. The permit costs an additional $25, is valid for one year, and requires practice under the direct supervision of a Georgia-licensed dietitian. The Board may renew it at its discretion.","reciprocity_info":"Georgia offers licensure by endorsement for dietitians holding a valid, active, and unencumbered license in another state, provided that state's requirements are substantially equal to or greater than Georgia's. Applicants must submit their application, fee, verification of the out-of-state license sent directly from the issuing board, and proof of passing the CDR exam.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (by March 31, even years) + 30 CE hours","renewal_fee_amount":60.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Conferred official transcripts showing the degree and date awarded, sent directly from the university to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Original verification statement documenting completion of the supervised experience component.","name":"ACEND Verification Statement","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of your current, signed Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) card.","name":"CDR Registration Card","url":"https://www.cdrnet.org/","url_label":"CDR Website"},{"description":"A notarized affidavit verifying lawful presence in the U.S., accompanied by a secure verifiable document (e.g., Driver's License or Passport).","name":"Citizenship Affidavit","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Two letters of professional reference; one must be from a person currently registered and in good standing with the CDR.","name":"Professional Reference Letters","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"georgia-dietitian","state_name":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Earn a baccalaureate or higher degree from an ACEND-accredited program and complete at least 900 hours of supervised practice. 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