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West Virginia Dietitian License

West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians

Total Fee
$69
Processing Time
Less than 24 Hours
Fingerprints
Not required
Temp License
Available
$46

What You'll Need

  • Official Application — Application form filled out accurately and completely, confirming age and citizenship.
  • CDR Registration Card — Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Official College Transcripts — Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree (may be satisfied by CDR card, check with board).

How to Apply

Total Fee
$69
Processing Time
Less than 24 Hours
Fingerprints
Not required
Temp License
Available

Transfer License

Requirements
Out-of-state applicants with active CDR registration or a current license in another state with equivalent standards may apply by submitting the standard application, fee, and proof of their active credential/license.

Steps

  1. Submit Your Application
    Apply through the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (WVBOLD). The application fee is $69.
  2. Provide License Verification
    West Virginia 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 Application
    Application form filled out accurately and completely, confirming age and citizenship.
  4. Confirm Your CDR Registration Card
    Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  5. Request Official College Transcripts
    Sent directly from the university showing your conferred degree (may be satisfied by CDR card, check with board).
  6. Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening
    West Virginia 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 West Virginia can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.
  7. Await Board Processing
    Plan for a processing timeline of about 2 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.
Total Fee
$69
Renewal Cycle
Annual + 20 CE hours every two years
Compact
No
Board
West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians

Keeping Your License Active

West Virginia Dietitian licenses renew Annual + 20 CE hours every two years. Contact the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

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Fees

ItemAmount
Application$69
Endorsement application$69
Temporary permit$46
Renewal69.0

Slow Downs

Fingerprinting delays
Out-of-state prints can add 2-4 weeks to your timeline.
Missing or incomplete documents
Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.
Application errors
Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.

Questions

Board Info

West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (WVBOLD)
Sources
West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians
Last verified 2026-02-25