Oregon Dietitian License Requirements (2026)

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Oregon licenses dietitians under ORS Chapter 691, administered by the Health Licensing Office within the Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the seven-member Board of Licensed Dietitians. Only the title "Licensed Dietitian" and the abbreviation "L.D." are protected by statute; Oregon's dietetics statute does not define or regulate a separate "nutritionist" title at all.

Oregon Dietitian License Requirements

Licensing Authority	Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office (Board of Licensed Dietitians)
Protected Title	Licensed Dietitian (LD)
Education	Bachelor's or post-baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university with a major course of study, approved by the Board, in human nutrition, dietetics, foods and nutrition, or food systems management — 900 supervised-practice hours
Exam	CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians (Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR))
Continuing Education	15 hours every 1 year
Endorsement (CDR/RD holders)	ORS 691.445 allows the Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board, to waive the examination and license an applicant who provides evidence of either (a) current registration as a dietitian with a board-approved national credentialing body (CDR), or (b) current licensure in another U.S. state or territory whose requirements are not less than Oregon's own (ORS 691.405–691.485), upon application and payment of fees.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee	$50
Initial License Fee	$60
Renewal Fee (every 1 year)	$60

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Is “Nutritionist” a Protected Title in Oregon?

ORS 691.405 (definitions) defines only "dietetics practice" and "licensed dietitian" — the term "nutritionist" does not appear in the statute at all. ORS 691.415 prohibits unlicensed use of "L.D." or "Licensed Dietitian," but there is no corresponding restriction on the term "nutritionist," so it is not a regulated title in Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oregon require a dietitian license?

Yes. Oregon licenses dietitians through the Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office (Board of Licensed Dietitians). The protected title is Licensed Dietitian (LD).

How much does a dietitian license cost in Oregon?

The application/initial license fee is $50, with a $60 renewal fee every 1 year.

Is the title "nutritionist" protected in Oregon?

Can I get a Oregon dietitian license by endorsement if I'm already a CDR-registered RD?

ORS 691.445 allows the Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board, to waive the examination and license an applicant who provides evidence of either (a) current registration as a dietitian with a board-approved national credentialing body (CDR), or (b) current licensure in another U.S. state or territory whose requirements are not less than Oregon's own (ORS 691.405–691.485), upon application and payment of fees.

Sources

Data last verified: 2026-07-22 | Source: Oregon Health Authority — Board of Licensed Dietitians (overview)