Dietitian Licensure Compact
The Dietitian Licensure Compact lets registered dietitians (RDs) and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) practice across member states under one compact privilege, rather than applying for a full license in each state. The compact reached the seven-state threshold needed for implementation and is now in active rollout.
Who can apply
The Dietitian Licensure Compact is open to RDs and RDNs holding an active, unencumbered license in a member state. Applicants must hold current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration as an RD or RDN, have no current disciplinary action or license restriction, and meet the compact's criminal background and continuing education requirements.
The privilege is tied to home-state residency. Dietitians in non-member states cannot use the compact.
Member states
The Dietitian Licensure Compact has been enacted in 15 jurisdictions as of 2026-06, but no state is currently issuing privileges. The commission has cited a 12–24 month implementation timeline.
Members: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming.
last_verified: 2026-05 · sourced from data/compacts.json
How to apply
Applications go through the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission's portal as each member state stands up its issuance process. You verify your home state RD/RDN license, confirm CDR registration, complete a background check, and request privileges in the member states where you want practice rights.
Apply via the Dietitian Compact →
Fees and processing time
The compact privilege fee varies by state and is set during operational rollout. Processing time depends on home-state implementation status. Confirm current fees and timing directly with the Dietitian Licensure Compact. last_verified: 2026-05.
How TeleVerify uses the Dietitian Compact
When your NPI lookup returns an RD, RDN, LDN, or LD credential, TeleVerify auto-detects Dietitian Compact eligibility and asks you to confirm your home state and which member-state privileges you've activated. Once confirmed, sessions where the patient is in a privileged member state are tagged compliant_compact. Because the compact is in active rollout, we recommend quarterly profile updates to add newly available states. Dietitians in non-member states continue to need individual state licenses (where state licensure exists — a handful of states don't license dietitians at all).
Frequently asked questions
Do all states license dietitians?
No. A handful of states (Arizona, Colorado for some scopes, New Jersey, Michigan, and others depending on the practice setting) do not require state licensure for dietitians, though most do. The compact only covers states that issue dietitian licenses and have enacted the compact.
How is the Dietitian Compact different from medical or nursing compacts?
It is a separate, independent compact covering only the RD/RDN credential. Dietitians with overlapping credentials (rare — e.g., RD + RN) would enroll in each applicable compact separately.
When will my state start issuing Dietitian Compact privileges?
Implementation timing varies. Some member states have launched portals; others are still in setup. Check dietitianscompact.org for the latest per-state status.
What if I move my home state of residence to a non-member state?
Your compact privileges end the day your residence changes. You must obtain individual state RD/RDN licenses for any cross-state practice.
Does CDR registration need to stay current?
Yes. The compact requires continuous CDR registration as a condition of the privilege. Lapsed registration ends the compact privilege.
How does TeleVerify know I have compact privileges?
You confirm in your provider profile which member states you've activated privileges in. We attest the list at signup and on every profile update.
Does the Dietitian Compact apply to nutrition coaching or wellness work?
The compact covers the licensed practice of dietetics. Unlicensed nutrition coaching, where state law does not regulate it, falls outside the compact entirely.
⚖️ Reference information — not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with your compliance officer, state licensing board, or a telehealth attorney before relying on this for clinical or business decisions.
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