Licensing Path
Michigan does not currently require a separate state license for this path. Keep your national credential active and verify employer onboarding requirements.
Reciprocity provisions will be defined by the newly formed Board. Active CDR registration will be the primary qualifying credential, making the transition straightforward for out-of-state licensees.
- Endorsement fee
- $0
- Processing time
- No state application
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Not needed
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition
From the board
Readiness Steps
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Step 1
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree from an ACEND-accredited program. Complete at least 1,200 hours of supervised practice through an accredited dietetic internship.
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Step 2
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians and obtain active RD/RDN status. This is the primary qualification.
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Step 3
Await Application Opening
As of early 2026, the state application process is not yet open. Monitor the LARA website and the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for announcements.
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Step 4
Submit Application via LARA (When Available)
Once open, submit your application to LARA with the $75 processing fee and $55 license fee, along with proof of CDR registration.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $130 (Estimated)
- Processing time
- TBD (Application process not yet open in early 2026)
- Renewal fee
- $55
- Renewal cycle
- Annual (Estimated based on fee schedule)
- Application
- $75
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $130 (Estimated)
License Types
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN): Michigan reinstated state licensure for dietitian nutritionists through Public Act 39 of 2024, signed April 30, 2024. The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition was appointed and approved administrative rules in October 2025, but the application process is expected to open 18 months after rules are promulgated.
Temporary Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist: A temporary license will be available for $55 once the application process opens.
Required Documents
- CDR Registration Card: Proof of active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
- LARA Application (Pending): Application form will be available through the LARA online licensing portal.
Board Contact
- Board
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition
- Department
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
- Phone
- (517) 335-0918
- bplhelp@michigan.gov
- Board site
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $55. Renewal cycle: Annual (Estimated based on fee schedule).
Michigan Dietitian Nutritionist Licensing FAQ
Is Michigan currently accepting dietitian license applications?
Not yet. Although Public Act 39 of 2024 reinstated licensure and the Board approved administrative rules in October 2025, applications are expected to open approximately 18 months after the rules are formally promulgated.
How much will a Michigan dietitian license cost?
The established fees are a $75 application processing fee and a $55 annual license fee, for a total initial cost of $130.
Can I practice in Michigan without a state license right now?
Yes. Until the application process opens and the law is fully enforced, practicing with a CDR credential in Michigan remains the standard. Most employers require the RD/RDN credential.
Does Michigan have reciprocity for dietitian nutritionists?
Michigan is currently a CDR State. There is no separate state endorsement transfer pathway right now; maintain an active CDR credential to practice.
How long does it take to transfer my dietitian nutritionist license to Michigan?
This is currently a CDR State, so there is no state transfer timeline. You can usually start once your CDR credential and employer onboarding are complete.
Can I start working in Michigan while my endorsement application is processing?
There is no active state endorsement application to wait on right now. Start dates are typically driven by employer credentialing and onboarding requirements.