Title: Dietitian License
Alternate Title:
Description: An individual specifically trained in the integration and application of scientific principles of food, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain human health through the provision of nutrition care services. Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Subject: Dietitians
Food
Food Professionals
Professionals
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:12:30 PM
Modification Date: 5/27/2026 11:12:44 AM
Agency Name: Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, Minnesota Board of
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/dietetics-and-nutrition/
Agency Description:
Promoting public interest in receiving quality dietetic and nutrition services from competent licensed dietitians and nutritionists. Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Agency Phone: 651-201-2764
Agency Fax: 651-201-2763
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/dietetics-and-nutrition/
Agency Address:
335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 210
St. Paul
MN
55102
Division Name: Email
Division URL:
Division Description:
Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL:
Audience: Hold
Application URL: https://dnp.hlb.state.mn.us/#/login
Renewal URL: https://dnp.hlb.state.mn.us/#/login
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Requirements:
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIETITIAN OR NUTRITIONIST ONLINE LICENSE APPLICATION
All applications for a new Minnesota License must be completed using the online application. The board is no longer accepting paper applications.
All licenses issued before November 1 will expire November 30 of issuing year. If licensed November 1 or after expire November 30 of the following year.
1. Read the laws that govern the practice of dietetics and nutrition in Minnesota.
You will be asked to approve via electronic signature upon completing the online application stating that you have read Minn. Stat. § 148.621-634
2. Read the rules established by the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice.
You will be asked to approve via electronic signature upon completing the online application stating that you have read Minn. Rules 3250.0010-.0050
3. Before beginning the online application process, you will need detailed information to expedite the online process including:
4. Complete the online application.
Enter your name the way you want it to appear on your Official License Certificate. The name you enter must exactly match the name of the supporting documents, or documentation of formal name change must be submitted, i.e., marriage certificate, official court document (Photocopies only do not send original document).
After completing the Online Application, you will receive an email from the board that your application has been received and need to submit the required documentation:
If you are applying for a Licensed Dietitian:
- Application Basis - Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Preferred Method): You must submit a notarized copy of your current registration card from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Application Basis - Transcript, Preprofessional Practice Experience (completed internship) and CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) Exam Results:
- You must submit an official transcript showing your degree as required in Minn. Rules 3250.0010, Subp. 2, Para. A.; sent directly from your university/college to the board office
- Submit a photocopy of the official CDR Exam results received at the test site.
- Submit a photocopy of Verification Statement of completed Dietetic Internship Program.
If you are applying for a Licensed Nutritionist:
- You must submit an official transcript showing your degree as required in Minn. Rule 3250.0020, Subp. 2, Para A.; sent directly from your university/college AND documented proof of completing a preprofessional practice experience component in nutrition practice; OR submit a notarized copy of certification as a Certified Nutrition Specialist by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialist.
Rules: 3250.0010 - .0150
Statutes: 148.621
214
Forms:
New applications are available at Application & Online Services
Application for Reinstatement Dietitian or Nutritionist
Requirements for Reinstatement for a Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist:
- Submit to the board a completed reinstatement application on a form provided by the board.
- Submit evidence to the board of having obtained the required continuing education units for the continuing education cycle in effect at the time that the licensee's license was terminated.
- Submit evidence to the board of having met the continuing education requirements that would have applied to the licensee during the period of time between the termination of the license and the application for reinstatement had the licensee held a license during that time;
Click Here to download the Reinstatement application.
Fees:
• Initial Application Fee Total = $282.00
- Application w/CDR Registration $100
- Initial License $150
- Criminal Background Check $32
• Reinstatement Application Fee Total = $169.50
- Reinstatement Fee $137.50
- Criminal Background Check $32
• Annual Renewal $75
• Late Renewal Penalty ½ annual renewal
Requirements: Fees must be paid in United States money and are not refundable.
Accepted forms of payment:
- Checks
- Credit/debit cards via the online portal on the Board website
Reinstatement fee $137.50 and Criminal Background Check fee $32.00. Total fee $169.50
Period of Issuance:
All licenses issued before November 1 will expire November 30 of issuing year. If licensed November 1 or after expire November 30 of the following year.
Length of Determination:
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Activity: Dietitians
License Detail URL:
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