Licensing Path
Wyoming has enacted the Dietitian Compact, but compact privileges are not issuing yet. For now, out-of-state applicants still use endorsement.
- Endorsement fee
- $200
- Processing time
- 1 to 2 Weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- Dietitian Compact enacted, not active yet
- Board
- Wyoming Dietetics Licensing Board
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Complete Education & Supervised Practice
Earn a master's degree and complete coursework from an ACEND-accredited program. Finish a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised dietetics practice.
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Step 2
Pass the CDR Examination
Successfully pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Examination for Dietitians. Verification of current RD status satisfies this.
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Step 3
Submit the Application to the Board
Complete the application form, gather required proof of citizenship, and submit the packet along with the $200 fee to the Wyoming Dietetics Licensing Board.
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Step 4
Provide Verification Documents
Ensure that the Commission on Dietetic Registration sends official verification of your active RD status directly to the Board.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $200
- Processing time
- 1 to 2 Weeks
- Renewal fee
- $200
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years + CE hours
- Application
- $200
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $200
License Types
Licensed Dietitian: The credential required to practice dietetics in Wyoming. Wyoming is a 'Practice Act and Title Protection state', meaning you must hold this license to provide dietetic services.
Required Documents
- Official Application Packet: Application accurately filled out along with proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.
- CDR Registration Verification: Proof of active registration sent directly from the CDR.
Board Contact
- Board
- Wyoming Dietetics Licensing Board
- Department
- Wyoming Department of Administration & Information
- Phone
- (307) 777-7788
- wyeboard@wyo.gov
- Board site
- https://dietetics.wyo.gov/
- Compact source
- https://dietitianscompact.org/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $200. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years + CE hours.
Wyoming Dietitian Licensing FAQ
How much does a Wyoming dietitian license cost?
The initial license application fee is $200.
When does the Wyoming license need to be renewed?
Wyoming dietitian licenses expire biennially. The renewal fee is $200.
Is licensure required to practice in Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming has a Practice Act that legally mandates obtaining a state license to practice dietetics and to use the protected title of Dietitian.
Does Wyoming have reciprocity for dietitians?
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Most endorsement applications take 1 to 2 Weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Wyoming while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.