Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist / Connecticut
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Connecticut Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Connecticut data shows for Registered Dietitian / Nutritionists

Connecticut sets the entry bar for registered dietitian / nutritionists at board-approved training and a passing score on Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Connecticut's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelor or Masters Degree plus Internship".

Upfront cost is $219, with renewal running $185 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 75 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For registered dietitian / nutritionists, the reciprocity picture is: Dietitian Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
33/100
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist · Connecticut

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$219
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$93/yr
$185 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
37.5 hrs/yr
75 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Connecticut

Education / Training Hours
Bachelor or Masters Degree plus Internship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$219
Renewal Fee
$185
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
75 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist All Connecticut licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist in Connecticut? ▼
In Connecticut, the license path calls for, a passing score on Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam, and a $219 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist in Connecticut? ▼
To become a licensed registered dietitian / nutritionist in Connecticut, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Connecticut licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist license to Connecticut from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for registered dietitian / nutritionists nationally works like this: Dietitian Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Connecticut. Verify the specifics with the Connecticut licensing board.
Does Connecticut require a background check for Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for registered dietitian / nutritionist licensing in Connecticut; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.
What are the continuing education requirements for Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist in Connecticut? ▼
Licensed registered dietitian / nutritionists in Connecticut must complete 75 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $185.

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Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist in Connecticut, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a registered dietitian / nutritionist-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Connecticut licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.