Washington DC License Guide

Details from the DC Licensing Board available here.

Quick Facts:

Initial License Fee is currently $279.

License Renewal required every 2 years.

Renewal License Fee is currently $194. </aside>

Link to application. All details are included in the application.

To apply for a new license, submit a completed application along with the fee of $279.

• Please see the application checklist for reference

  • Please submit a Criminal Background Check. See details here.

Details from the DC Licensing Board available here.

Dietitian certifications expire every 2 years.

Fee: $194

• You can renew your license online here.

• Continuing education requirements:

  • 30 CEs total to include:

    • two (2) hours of LGBTQ cultural competency and

    • 10% (3 hours) of Public Health Priorities

• Background Check Requirement:

  • You will be required to undergo a fingerprint scan CBC or a CBC based on a name search.

  • The CBC shall occur at a two (2) year interval coinciding with the renewal date of the respective profession.

  • You can find all the details here.

DC Health

For more information:

Phone: (877) 672-2174

Email: dcbodn@dc.gov