{"application_form_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","application_portal_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","board_contact_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/contact-us/","board_email":"","board_fax":"","board_mailing_address":"18435 Highland Road, Suite B<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70809","board_name":"Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition (LBEDN)","board_parent_org":"Independent State Board","board_phone":"(225) 756-3480","board_physical_address":"18435 Highland Road, Suite B<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70809","board_source_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","board_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/louisiana-dietitian","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/continuing-education/","common_delays":[{"description":"Transcripts and verification statements must be sent directly from the source. 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You must hold a state LDN license to use the RD or RDN credentials in Louisiana.","question":"Can I use the title 'Registered Dietitian' without a Louisiana license?"},{"answer":"All Louisiana dietitian licenses expire annually on June 30.","question":"When does my license expire?"},{"answer":"Licensees must complete 15 hours of CE annually or provide proof of a current CDR registration card.","question":"What are the continuing education requirements for renewal?"},{"answer":"The standard renewal fee is $85 if submitted between April 15 and June 30. Delinquent renewals after June 30 cost $165.","question":"How much is the renewal fee?"},{"answer":"Yes, a Provisional LDN license is available for those who have completed their education and internship but have not yet passed the CDR exam. It requires supervision by a licensed LDN.","question":"Is there a provisional license available?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"4 to 6 weeks for full licensure, with background check results typically arriving within 1 week of digital printing","fingerprint_fee":"Approximately $60.75 (In-State); ~$95.74 (Out-of-State via IdentoGO) or $55.75 (Mail-in Cardscan)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"Digital Live Scan at an IdentoGO center","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Live Scan at any location nationwide (if available) or mail an ink card (FD-258) to IdentoGO for Cardscan processing","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO by IDEMIA","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"~$100 application fee (exact amount set by LBEDN; fingerprint fees additional)","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"1 Year (expires June 30)","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/louisiana-dietitian.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Dietitian","provisional_info":"Louisiana does not currently offer a provisional or temporary dietitian-nutritionist license. Applicants must complete all requirements, including CDR registration and background check, before licensure is granted.","reciprocity_info":"Louisiana does not have a formal reciprocity agreement for out-of-state dietitians. Applicants licensed in other states must apply for a new Louisiana LDN through the standard process. Louisiana is actively monitoring the Dietitian Licensure Compact initiative, which could enable interstate practice if adopted.","renewal_cycle":"Annual (by June 30) + 15 CE hours per year","renewal_fee_amount":83.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","required_documents":[{"description":"Must show degree awarded and be sent directly from the college or university to the board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of completion of an accredited supervised practice program, sent directly from the program director.","name":"ACEND Verification Statement","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A PDF copy of your current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) card.","name":"CDR Registration Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A formal job description is required if you are already employed in dietetics/nutrition in Louisiana.","name":"Job Description","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"louisiana-dietitian","state_name":"Louisiana","state_slug":"louisiana","statutes_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/lbedn-practice-act/","steps":[{"description":"Successfully pass the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).","title":"Obtain CDR Registration","url":"https://www.cdrnet.org/","url_label":"CDR Website"},{"description":"Visit the LBEDN website and sign up for a licensee dashboard account to begin the application process.","title":"Create an Online Account","url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","url_label":"Sign Up/Login"},{"description":"Complete the online application for Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) and pay the required fee ($93 for initial licensure).","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://www.lbedn.org/","url_label":"Apply Online"},{"description":"Upload a copy of your current CDR card. Request official transcripts and ACEND verification statements to be sent directly to the board.","title":"Submit Required Documentation","url":"https://www.lbedn.org/application-info/","url_label":"Application Info"},{"description":"Schedule a fingerprinting appointment through IdentoGO. The board will provide a specific service code upon application submission.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","url_label":"IdentoGO Portal"},{"description":"If you hold or have ever held a license in another state, request a verification of licensure to be sent directly to LBEDN.","title":"Verification of Licensure (If Applicable)","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"N/A","temp_license_fee":"N/A","temp_license_processing_time":"N/A","updated_at":"2026-05-03T08:09:38.213317+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.lbedn.org/licensee-search/"}