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Annual renewal must be submitted between January 1st and March 31st."},"name":"When does the North Carolina dietitian license expire?"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. 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This is for individuals who have completed an ACEND-accredited academic program and supervised practice and have received an 'Authorization to Test' email from CDR. The provisional license is valid for 12 months, costs $133, and cannot be renewed. The applicant must pass the CDR exam within that period to upgrade to a full LDN license.","reciprocity_info":"North Carolina offers licensure by reciprocity under Category D for applicants currently licensed in another state whose qualifications do not fit into other categories (non-RD, non-CNS). Category D does not have an online application; applicants must contact the NCBDN directly. All RD/RDNs applying from out of state should apply under Category A, the standard pathway. 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Pay the non-refundable fees: $60 application, $150 issuance, and $38 background check ($248 total)."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Upload Required Documents","position":3,"text":"After submitting the application, you will receive an email checklist. Upload official transcripts, CDR registration verification, government-issued photo ID, and any other required documents through the Gateway."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Complete the Criminal Background Check","position":4,"text":"Authorization for a criminal background check is mandatory. The $38 fee covers this check, which is processed through the NCBDN."}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"$133,","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-09T23:29:49.819149+00:00","verify_license_url":null}