Time Commitment: ~45 minutes

Should you wish to proceed with applying for a Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD) credential, here are a few pointers that might be helpful

Note: Washington certifies Certified Dietitians (CD), not “Licensed Dietitians (LD).” The CD credential requires CDR registration plus state certification

Documents you will need

Items that must be uploaded to your application

• Signed copy of your current CDR registration card (RD/RDN), showing active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Proof of completion of required education and supervised practice
• Documentation of completion of at least 4 hours of HIV/AIDS training that meets Washington’s requirement for dietitians

Items that may need to be sent separately (if applicable)

• License verification(s) from other states, if applicable
  • Verifications must be sent directly from the other state licensing authority to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH); verification form and instructions available in the portal as part of the application
• Official Transcripts:
  • Official transcripts showing completion of at least a bachelor’s degree or higher with required dietetics coursework must be sent directly from your college/university to DOH at P.O. Box 1099, Olympia, WA 98507-1099

Complete the online application

• Go to the **Secure Access Washington (SAW) website**
  • Select "Sign up." If you already have a SAW account, sign in with your user ID and password you previously created
• Log in to your SAW account using your SAW user ID and password you previously created
  • Select the “Add a New Service” link and select “Department of Health”
  • Scroll to “Health Professional and Facility Licensing (HELMS)”, select “Apply”, and complete the information on the "Locate Your Account" page
• On the HELMS homepage, select “Start Application” and choose Certified Dietitian (CD) as the credential type
• Complete the application with your personal, education, and professional information.
• Upload required documentation (e.g., CDR license)
• Submit payment of the required $81 application fee (refer to the official fee schedule for most up to date information)