Washington Dietitian License
Dietitian and Nutritionist Credentialing Program
Total Fee
$81
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO by IDEMIA
Temp License
Not available
N/A
What You'll Need
- Official College Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Washington DOH.
- CDR Registration Verification — Proof of current, active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- HIV/AIDS Training Certificate — Documentation of at least 4 hours of approved HIV/AIDS training.
- Credential Verification from Other States — If you hold credentials in other states, verification must be sent directly from each state's licensing authority.
How to Apply
Total Fee
$81
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available
Transfer License
Requirements ▾
Washington allows certification without examination for dietitians licensed or certified in another jurisdiction, provided the DOH determines that the other state's requirements are equivalent to or exceed Washington's. Applicants must provide a letter from their previous state confirming no outstanding disciplinary orders, plus verification of current CDR registration status.
Steps
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Submit Your Application ▾Apply through the Dietitian and Nutritionist Credentialing Program. The application fee is $65.
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Provide License Verification ▾Washington 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.
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Request Official College Transcripts ▾Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Washington DOH.
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Provide CDR Registration Verification ▾Proof of current, active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Provide HIV/AIDS Training Certificate ▾Documentation of at least 4 hours of approved HIV/AIDS training.
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Provide Credential Verification from Other States ▾If you hold credentials in other states, verification must be sent directly from each state's licensing authority.
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Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening ▾Washington 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 Washington can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.
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Await Board Processing ▾Plan for a processing timeline of about 4 to 6 Weeks once your file is complete.
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Create a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) Account ▾Navigate to secureaccess.wa.gov and create a new SAW account if you do not already have one.
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Add PLQA Service to SAW ▾Log in to your SAW account, then add the Department of Health’s Professional Licensing and Quality Assurance (PLQA) service to access the licensing application system.
Total Fee
$61
Renewal Cycle
Annual (on birthday) + No state CE requirement
Compact
No
Board
Dietitian and Nutritionist Credentialing Program
Keeping Your License Active
Washington Dietitian licenses renew Annual (on birthday) + No state CE requirement. Contact the Dietitian and Nutritionist Credentialing Program for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Visit board siteFees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $81 |
| Endorsement application | $81 |
| Fingerprint check | $45.05 - $49.00 (includes $33 FBI fee + ~$12-$16 vendor service fee) |
| Temporary permit | N/A |
| Renewal | 61.0 |
Slow Downs
Fingerprinting delays
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Out-of-state prints can add 2-4 weeks to your timeline.
Missing or incomplete documents
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Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.
Application errors
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Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.
Questions
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Board Info
Dietitian and Nutritionist Credentialing Program
Phone(360) 236-4700