Vermont Dietitian License Requirements (2026)

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Vermont regulates dietitians through a state "certification" (rather than "license") issued by the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) under 26 V.S.A. Chapter 73 — but functionally this is a licensing process: applicants apply in writing to the OPR Director, pay a fee, meet statutory qualifications, and renew every 2 years, so it is classified here as `licenseRequired: true` under this project's process-based test. The statute protects only the title "certified dietitian"; "nutritionist" is not defined or restricted anywhere in the chapter, so it remains an open, unregulated title in Vermont.

Vermont Dietitian License Requirements

Licensing Authority	Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Dietitians (OPR)
Protected Title	Certified Dietitian (CD)
Education	Bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics (or CDR-recognized equivalent) from an accredited college or university — 900 supervised-practice hours
Exam	CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians (or a Director-approved equivalent examination for non-CDR-registered applicants) (Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR))
Continuing Education	30 hours every 2 years
Endorsement (CDR/RD holders)	26 V.S.A. §3385 lets an applicant qualify for certification directly on proof of current CDR registration (in lieu of separately proving the degree/900-hour/exam pathway), functioning as a de facto endorsement route for CDR/RD holders applying to Vermont.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee	$275
Renewal Fee (every 2 years)	$115

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Is “Nutritionist” a Protected Title in Vermont?

26 V.S.A. §3382 (Prohibition; penalty) restricts only the use of letters, words, or insignia implying a person is a "certified dietitian" without certification — it does not mention or restrict the title "nutritionist" at all. "Nutritionist" is not defined in §3381 (Definitions) either, so anyone may use the title "nutritionist" in Vermont regardless of credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vermont require a dietitian license?

Yes. Vermont licenses dietitians through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Dietitians (OPR). The protected title is Certified Dietitian (CD).

How much does a dietitian license cost in Vermont?

The application/initial license fee is $275, with a $115 renewal fee every 2 years.

Is the title "nutritionist" protected in Vermont?

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

26 V.S.A. §3385 lets an applicant qualify for certification directly on proof of current CDR registration (in lieu of separately proving the degree/900-hour/exam pathway), functioning as a de facto endorsement route for CDR/RD holders applying to Vermont.

Sources

Data last verified: 2026-07-22 | Source: 26 V.S.A. Chapter 73 — Dietitians (chapter index)