How to Guide: Licensed Dietitian
How To Apply
To apply for a professional license as a Dietician, it is required that you file an application with the Secretary of State. Once issued, all licenses have a common expiration date of March 31st of even numbered years.
- Licensure requires signatures across all forms along with an application fee. Some forms require notarizing. See specific instructions below for these instructions.
- See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type.
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees to be considered for licensure.
Select your application type to view instructions on how to apply:
Dietitian Licensure by Examination
Dietitian Licensure by Registered Dietitian
To file online:
Once your checklist is completed, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
After you Apply – What to Expect
- Processing Time – Applications are generally processed within 20 business days of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays. Applications are individually evaluated by the Board in order of date received, and processing times can vary based on individual circumstances and volume.
- If you receive a deficiency letter, your 20 day count restarts when the Board receives your correct and complete documentation.
- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
- Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Board staff and may be reviewed by the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Board Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
- Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
- Be sure the email address you include for yourself on your application is correct and current. Email is the primary means of communication used by the Board.
- Additionally, it is important for applicants/licensees to update their email address with the Board just as they would update their physical and mailing addresses.
- Check Application Status >>
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Public Law 101-336), the Professional Licensing Boards Division provides for reasonable accommodations by designated vendors for exam candidates with disabilities that may interfere with their performance on a Licensure Examination.
Applicants may request an accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act by submitting an application and all supporting documentation to the respective Board and/or a designated vendor as instructed on this form>>
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans, military service members, transitioning service members and military spouses of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, may be eligible for exam point credits and/or expedited application processes. Download program information>>
- If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference Points, you must enclose a copy of your DD-214 form, showing that you served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Contact the VA to request make a DD-214 Request >>
Dietitian Licensure by Examination
If you have never been licensed before as a Dietitian, apply for licensure by examination.
If you have never been licensed before in Georgia as a Dietitian and have completed all of the requirements for licensure except for the required national licensure exam, choose Licensure by Examination.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Official conferred College Transcripts
- American Dietetic Association (ADA) Verification
- Signed CDR Card
- Verification of License (Select State)
- Verification of Employment
- Job Description
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (If applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Exam Scores - Passing Grade
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Dietitian Licensure by Registered Dietitian
If you have never been licensed in Georgia before as a dietitian and are currently a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or its successor...
If you have never been licensed in Georgia before as a dietitian and are currently a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or its successor, please choose Registered Dietitian.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- CDR Card (signed) or Certification Letter
- Verification of License (Select State)
- Verification of Employment
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Dietitian Licensure by Endorsement
If you have an active current, unencumbered dietitians license in another state or jurisdiction you may choose to apply by Endorsement...
If you have an active current, unencumbered dietitians license in another state or jurisdiction you may choose to apply by Endorsement on the application form. A licensure examination may be required.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- CDR Card (signed) or Award Letter
- Verification of Licensure from all states and jurisdictions
- Verification of Employment
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Dietitian Provisional Permit
A Provisional Permit is available but is not required to apply for licensure as a dietitian.
If you wish to apply for a provisional permit to practice as a provisionally licensed dietitian under the supervision of a Dietitian, while you wait/study to take the national licensure exam, you may do so by filing an application with appropriate fees and submission of evidence of successful completion of a substantial portion of the requirements for licensure as a dietitian. Please note that if you have ever taken the exam, you may not apply for the provisional permit. The provisional permit is only for applicant that are waiting to take the national licensure exam for the first time (Board rule 157-7-.02). Applicant must indicate when they plan to take the exam for the first time.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Official conferred College Transcripts
- American Dietetic Association (ADA) Verification
- Verification of Employment
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Reinstatement
If your Dietitian license has lapsed for failure to renew or been revoked by the Board, you can apply to have that license reinstated
If your Dietitian license has lapsed for failure to renew or been revoked by the Board, you can apply to have that license reinstated. Reinstatement is at the sole discretion of the Board.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Proof of Continuing Education (certificates)
- Record of CPEUs (Audit form)
- CDR Card
- Verification of License (Select State)
- Verification of Employment
- 2 Letters of Professional reference (see Board rule 157-2-.04)
- Background Consent Form (If applicable)
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Renewal Checklist
Dietitian licenses expire every two years on March 31st of even numbered years.
Dietitian licenses expire every two years on March 31st of even numbered years. The late renewal period is April 1st - 30th. After April 30th, even numbered years, the license must be reinstated.
Licenses must be renewed online.
- To process your renewal, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Follow the instructions for online renewal specific for your license.
Please note that a license will remain in “Active-Renewal Pending” status when:
- A licensee has applied for renewal before the deadline; and,
- A licensee has supplied all the required information to complete the renewal application before the deadline; and,
- It has been determined that the application requires additional review by the Board.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. §50-13-18(b), a license in this status is not considered to be lapsed, expired, inactive, or invalid until the renewal application has been finally decided upon by the Board. If the license remains in that status or another active licensing status as allowed by statute or rule, the licensee may legally continue to engage in the practice of the profession.
How to File
To apply or to process your renewal, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>.
- After completing the online renewal application, unless selected for the CE Audit, CHECK your license expiration date online to ensure the renewal was completed. If you were selected for a CE Audit, please make sure to follow the instructions to submit all required audit documentation.
Contact
Related Resources
- Online Resource Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Online Resource GA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Online Resource Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)