Licensing Path
There is no active interstate compact route for dietitian licensing in Missouri. Plan on endorsement through State Committee of Dietitians.
- Endorsement fee
- $50
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 Weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Not listed
- Compact
- No active compact path
- Board
- State Committee of Dietitians
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Obtain CDR Registration
Complete an ACEND-accredited degree program and 900+ hours of supervised practice. Pass the CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians. You must hold active CDR registration before applying for Missouri licensure.
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Step 2
Create a MOPRO Account
Register for an account on the MOPRO online portal (Missouri's Professional Registration Online system), available since January 2025 for application and license management.
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Step 3
Submit the Application
Complete the online application through MOPRO. Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee. Include your CDR registration card number and academic transcripts.
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Step 4
Provide Supporting Documentation
Submit a copy of your current CDR registration card, official academic transcripts from your degree-granting institution, and verification of supervised practice completion.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $50
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 Weeks
- Renewal fee
- $20
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (by April 1, even years) — no CE required
- Application
- $50
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $50
License Types
Licensed Dietitian (LD): The standard credential to practice dietetics in Missouri. Applicants must hold current CDR registration (RD/RDN), be at least 21 years old, and be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in Missouri.
Required Documents
- CDR Registration Card: Copy of your current, active Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD or RDN) credential.
- Official College Transcripts: Sent from the degree-granting institution showing completion of an ACEND-accredited program.
- Supervised Practice Verification: Documentation of completed ACEND-accredited dietetic internship hours.
- Background Check Authorization: Completed authorization for the state background screening process.
Board Contact
- Board
- State Committee of Dietitians
- Department
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Phone
- (573) 522-3438
- diet@pr.mo.gov
- Board site
- https://pr.mo.gov/dietitians.asp
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $20. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (by April 1, even years) — no CE required.
Missouri Dietitian Licensing FAQ
How much does a Missouri dietitian license cost?
The initial application fee is $50. The biennial renewal fee is only $20, due by April 1 of even-numbered years. A $50 late fee applies if renewal is submitted after the 29-day grace period.
Does Missouri require continuing education for dietitians?
No. The State Committee of Dietitians does not mandate continuing education for state license renewal. However, you must maintain your national CDR registration, which requires 75 CPE units every five years.
What is the minimum age to apply for a Missouri dietitian license?
Missouri requires applicants to be at least 21 years old to be eligible for a Licensed Dietitian credential.
Does Missouri have reciprocity for dietitians?
No interstate compact currently covers dietitian practice in Missouri. To work in Missouri, apply for licensure by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my dietitian license to Missouri?
Most endorsement applications take 2 to 4 Weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Missouri while my endorsement application is processing?
Most applicants need to wait for full approval before starting work because the state does not clearly offer a temporary or provisional credential.