Delaware Dietitian License Requirements (2026)
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Delaware licenses dietitians and nutritionists together as a single combined credential under the Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensure Act (24 Del. C. Chapter 38), administered by the Board of Dietetics/Nutrition within the Division of Professional Regulation. The statute (24 Del. C. §3802) explicitly defines "dietitian" and "nutritionist" as interchangeable terms referring to the same license, not separate credentials.
Delaware Dietitian License Requirements
| Licensing Authority | Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition |
| Protected Title | Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (L.D.N.) |
| Education | Baccalaureate degree (minimum) from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university; foreign degrees must be validated as equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate or master's degree — 900 supervised-practice hours |
| Exam | Examination designated by the Board (in practice, the CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians) (Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)) |
| Continuing Education | 30 hours every 2 years |
| Endorsement (CDR/RD holders) | 24 Del. C. §3807 (Reciprocity) provides that the Board will grant licensure to registered, certified, or licensed dietitians/nutritionists from other states, provided that state's standards are reasonably equivalent to Delaware's §3806 qualifications. Reciprocity applicants must submit copies of the other jurisdiction's licensing statutes/regulations and letters of good standing from every jurisdiction where they hold or have held a license. |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $235 |
Related & additional fees
Separate or situational costs — not part of the standard initial application.
| Interstate telehealth registration | $50 |
Recommended exam prep
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24 Del. C. §3802 (Definitions) explicitly states: "'Dietitian' and/or 'nutritionist' shall mean a person who engages in the provision of nutrition services. The terms 'nutritionist' and 'dietitian' are used interchangeably in this chapter." Delaware issues a single combined license (Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist) rather than separate dietitian and nutritionist credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Delaware require a dietitian license?
Yes. Delaware licenses dietitians through the Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition. The protected title is Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (L.D.N.).
How much does a dietitian license cost in Delaware?
The application/initial license fee is $235.
Is the title "nutritionist" protected in Delaware?
24 Del. C. §3802 (Definitions) explicitly states: "'Dietitian' and/or 'nutritionist' shall mean a person who engages in the provision of nutrition services. The terms 'nutritionist' and 'dietitian' are used interchangeably in this chapter." Delaware issues a single combined license (Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist) rather than separate dietitian and nutritionist credentials.
Can I get a Delaware dietitian license by endorsement if I'm already a CDR-registered RD?
24 Del. C. §3807 (Reciprocity) provides that the Board will grant licensure to registered, certified, or licensed dietitians/nutritionists from other states, provided that state's standards are reasonably equivalent to Delaware's §3806 qualifications. Reciprocity applicants must submit copies of the other jurisdiction's licensing statutes/regulations and letters of good standing from every jurisdiction where they hold or have held a license.
Sources
Data last verified: 2026-07-22 | Source: Delaware Board of Dietetics/Nutrition — program overview