Licensing Path
There is no active interstate compact route for dietitian licensing in Florida. Plan on endorsement through Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council.
- Endorsement fee
- $165
- Processing time
- 30 days (initial review)
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Registration and Education
Complete your degree and supervised practice. Most applicants use their active CDR registration as proof of passing a recognized examination.
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Step 2
Apply Online
Submit your application for Licensure by Endorsement or Examination through the Florida Department of Health MQA Services portal and pay the $165 total fee.
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Step 3
Background Screening
Undergo fingerprinting for a criminal history background check through a Livescan service provider.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $165
- Processing time
- 30 days (initial review)
- Renewal fee
- $95
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years + 30 CE hours
- Application
- $80
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $165
License Types
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist: Florida issues a combined credential. Requires minimum bachelor's degree, 900 hours of supervised practice, and passing a licensing examination (typically the CDR).
Licensed Nutrition Counselor: An alternative credential path in Florida; requirements vary.
Required Documents
- Official transcripts: Must be sent directly from the educational institution.
- Proof of Examination or CDR: Verification sent directly to the Board.
Board Contact
- Board
- Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council
- Department
- Florida Department of Health, Board of Medicine
- Phone
- (850) 245-4373
- mqa.dieteticsnutrition@flhealth.gov
- Board site
- https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-regulations/regulated-professions/dietitian-nutritionist/
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $95. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years + 30 CE hours.
Florida Dietitian Licensing FAQ
How much does a Florida dietitian license cost?
The Florida Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council charges a total initial fee of $165. This includes a $50 application fee, $110 license fee, and $5 unlicensed activity fee.
Is a background check required for a Florida dietitian license?
Yes. All applicants must undergo a Livescan fingerprint background check as part of the application process with the Florida Department of Health.
Does Florida have reciprocity for dietitians?
No interstate compact currently covers dietitian practice in Florida. To work in Florida, apply for licensure by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my dietitian license to Florida?
Most endorsement applications take 30 days (initial review). If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Florida while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.