Renewal Information

Effective for certifications renewed in 2007, the expiration date is May 31 of odd years (e.g., 2009, 2011). Certifications formerly expired on September 30 of odd years. The change in expiration date was made to align Delaware’s renewal period with the national organization’s renewal period. A letter was sent to all certified Dietitians/Nutritionists to explain the change.)

Effective with your 2007 renewal, the Division of Professional Regulation offers online renewal. You will receive a notice to advise you when your renewal application is available online. This will be your only renewal notice. The notice will explain how to access online renewal and how to request a paper renewal application if you are unable to renew online.

To renew a certification, you will be asked to attest to completing the required continuing education (CE) in accordance with Section 2.0 of the Committee's Rules and Regulations. After the renewal, a percentage of Dietitians/Nutritionists will be randomly selected for audit of their CE.

Note: Please do not send any CPE activities logs or other documentation to the Committee office unless you are requested to do so. Also, do not send any payment if you renew online.

How to Renew a Lapsed Certification

When your certification lapses, you are not allowed to use the designation CDN.

You may renew a certification for a period of one year after the expiration date by submitting a renewal application online, paying a late fee, and attesting to completion of the required CE.

However, if the certification has been lapsed for more than one year, you must apply to reinstate the certification. You cannot reinstate your certification online.