Licensing Path
New Hampshire has enacted the Dietitian Compact, but compact privileges are not issuing yet. For now, out-of-state applicants still use endorsement.
- Endorsement fee
- $110
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 Weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- Dietitian Compact enacted, not active yet
- Board
- Board of Licensed Dietitians
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a bachelor's or master's degree (a master's is now required by CDR). Complete a dietetic internship of no less than 900 hours under the supervision of a licensed/registered dietitian.
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Step 2
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians. A letter verifying your RD status must be sent directly from the CDR.
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Step 3
Submit the Online Application via OPLC
Create an account on the New Hampshire OPLC online portal, complete the initial application, and pay the $110 fee.
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Step 4
Provide Verification Documents
Ensure the CDR sends your verification. Additionally, if you received your RD card on or after January 1, 2001, you must provide official transcripts and verification of internship hours directly from your supervisor.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $110
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 Weeks
- Renewal fee
- $110
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years + 20 CE hours
- Application
- $110
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $110
License Types
Licensed Dietitian (LD): The standard credential to practice dietetics in New Hampshire, overseen by the OPLC Board of Licensed Dietitians.
Required Documents
- CDR Registration Verification: A letter verifying RD status sent directly from the Commission on Dietetic Registration to the Board.
- Official College Transcripts: Required if RD card was obtained on or after 1/1/2001. Must be sent from the degree-granting institution.
- Verification of Internship Hours: Required if RD card was obtained on or after 1/1/2001. Sent directly from the internship supervisor.
Board Contact
- Board
- Board of Licensed Dietitians
- Department
- New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
- Phone
- (603) 271-2152
- customersupport@oplc.nh.gov
- Board site
- https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-licensed-dietitians
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $110. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years + 20 CE hours.
New Hampshire Dietitian Licensing FAQ
How much does a New Hampshire dietitian license cost?
The initial license application fee is $110.
When does the New Hampshire license need to be renewed?
New Hampshire dietitian licenses must be renewed biennially (every two years). The renewal fee is $110. A $150 reinstatement fee applies to late submissions.
What are the continuing education requirements for New Hampshire?
Licensees must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education within the preceding two years to qualify for license renewal.
Does New Hampshire have reciprocity for dietitians?
New Hampshire has enacted the Dietitian Compact, but compact privileges are not yet issuing. For now, dietitians still apply by endorsement through the state board.
How long does it take to transfer my dietitian license to New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.