Nevada Dietitian License Requirements (2026)
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Nevada licenses dietitians under NRS Chapter 640E, administered by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH). Nevada's licensing process is unusual in that its core qualification is simply holding current, good-standing registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) — NRS 640E.150 requires applicants to already be a "registered dietitian in good standing" rather than independently evaluating a degree, internship, and exam. The Division still runs a real application, background-check, issuance, and renewal process with its own fee schedule, so this is a genuine state license, not a title-protection statute. Nevada does not define or license a separate "nutritionist" credential.
Nevada Dietitian License Requirements
| Licensing Authority | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) |
| Protected Title | Licensed Dietitian (LD) |
| Education | Not independently evaluated by Nevada — the core statutory qualification (NRS 640E.150) is holding current registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), which itself requires an ACEND-accredited bachelor's-or-higher degree and supervised practice. Nevada does not run a separate degree-approval pathway distinct from CDR registration. |
| Exam | CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians (Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)) |
| Continuing Education | Required hours |
| Endorsement (CDR/RD holders) | Nevada's statute does not describe a standard permanent license-by-endorsement pathway; NRS 640E.150's core qualification (current CDR registration in good standing) applies uniformly to in-state and out-of-state applicants alike, functioning as a de facto national-credential gateway rather than a separate endorsement process. The statute does provide a 10-day temporary license for dietitians licensed/credentialed in another jurisdiction with "substantially equal" requirements, renewable up to a stated maximum, but this is temporary rather than a full endorsement to permanent licensure. |
Fee Breakdown
| Initial License Fee | $100 |
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $100 |
Related & additional fees
Separate or situational costs — not part of the standard initial application.
| Provisional license (pending exam) | $100 |
| Temporary license (10-day, out-of-state equivalent credential) | $25 |
| License reinstatement | $100 |
| Name change on license | $20 |
Recommended exam prep
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NRS Chapter 640E defines and protects only "dietitian"/"licensed dietitian"/"L.D." — it does not define or license a "nutritionist" credential. NRS 640E.090 exempts "general nutrition advisors" who provide general nutrition information and do not represent themselves as licensed dietitians from the licensing requirement entirely, meaning anyone may use the term "nutritionist" in Nevada without a license as long as they do not claim to be a (licensed) dietitian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nevada require a dietitian license?
Yes. Nevada licenses dietitians through the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH). The protected title is Licensed Dietitian (LD).
How much does a dietitian license cost in Nevada?
The application/initial license fee is $100, with a $100 renewal fee every 2 years.
Is the title "nutritionist" protected in Nevada?
NRS Chapter 640E defines and protects only "dietitian"/"licensed dietitian"/"L.D." — it does not define or license a "nutritionist" credential. NRS 640E.090 exempts "general nutrition advisors" who provide general nutrition information and do not represent themselves as licensed dietitians from the licensing requirement entirely, meaning anyone may use the term "nutritionist" in Nevada without a license as long as they do not claim to be a (licensed) dietitian.
Sources
Data last verified: 2026-07-22 | Source: Nevada DPBH — Dietitian Licensure