Licensing Path
There is no active interstate compact route for dietitian licensing in Illinois. Plan on endorsement through Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Board.
- Endorsement fee
- $100
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 Weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Board
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Meet Educational & Experience Prerequisites
Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree (Master's required for CDR exam as of 2024), alongside a documented 900 hours of continuous supervised practice experience.
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Step 2
Pass National Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist examination.
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Step 3
Submit the IDFPR Application via CORE
Submit a new licensure application online using the state's new CORE licensing portal, and pay the non-refundable $100 application fee.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $100
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 Weeks
- Renewal fee
- $100
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (Expires October 31 of odd-numbered years)
- Application
- $100
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $100
License Types
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN): The unified credential to provide dietetic and nutrition services in the state of Illinois. Overseen by the IDFPR Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Board.
Required Documents
- Official College Transcripts: Degree-granting institution transcripts must be sent directly to the IDFPR or uploaded securely through the CORE portal.
- Proof of Examination: Primary source verification of your CDR exam score, typically routed electronically by the credentialing agency.
- Verification of Supervised Practice: Documentation proving the completion of the mandatory 900-hour supervised practice requirement.
Board Contact
- Board
- Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Board
- Department
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Phone
- (800) 560-6420
- FPR.LMFT@illinois.gov
- Board site
- https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/dietnutrition.html
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $100. Renewal cycle: Biennial (Expires October 31 of odd-numbered years).
Illinois Dietitian Licensing FAQ
What is the fee for an Illinois LDN license?
The IDFPR requires a flat $100 fee for the initial application.
When does the Illinois LDN license expire?
All individual dietitian nutritionist licenses expire simultaneously on October 31 of every odd-numbered year.
How many continuing education hours are required to renew my IL license?
You must complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) during each two-year renewal cycle prior to the October 31 expiration date.
Does Illinois have reciprocity for dietitians?
No interstate compact currently covers dietitian practice in Illinois. To work in Illinois, apply for licensure by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my dietitian license to Illinois?
Most endorsement applications take 4 to 6 Weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Illinois while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.