Category D: Non-RD, Non-CNS

Category D applicants would be required to provide a copy of application materials, sent to the NCBDN from the state from which you are seeking reciprocity, in addition to provision of the laws and rules at the time of licensure from the state seeking reciprocity from. Only states with substantially the same licensing requirements, as determined by the Board, will be considered.

All licenses issued in a calendar year are issued through March 31st of the following year, regardless of date of issuance. Annual renewal is $95 and renewal applications must be submitted online between January 1st – March 31st of each year.

75 Continuing Educations Credits (CEUs) are due every five years under this Category in order to renew.

The Board may grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, a license as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or a licensed nutritionist to a person who has met the examination requirements under G.S. 90-359 at the time of application and holds a valid license or certification as a dietitian/nutritionist, dietitian, or nutritionist issued by another state or any political territory or jurisdiction acceptable to the Board if in the Board’s opinion the requirements for that license or certification are substantially the same as the requirements of the NC Dietetics Practice Act.