The Fair Information Practice Act:  In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

Submit the following with your online application:

1. Application Fee: $20 application fee to be paid by credit or debit card.  All application fees are nonrefundable.
2. Criminal Background Check
3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, provide a detailed statement that includes all relevant details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s).
4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.
5. Official Transcript - Submit official transcripts from your college and/or university from where you received your degree.
6. CDR Card - If you are registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), please submit a copy of your current registration card that indicates the period of registration and the expiration date.

Examination
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) has contracted with the American College Testing Program (ACT) to administer the Registration Examination for Dietitians. The examination is computerized and currently given year round, Monday through Friday. Cost of the examination payable to the CDR in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or money order.  See their website for the exact cost. If you have specific questions regarding the Registration Examination, you may call the Commission on Dietetic Registration at (312) 899-0040, extension #4857.

Submit the following with your online application:

1. Application Fee: $20 application fee to be paid by credit or debit card.  All application fees are nonrefundable.
2. Criminal Background Check
3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, provide a detailed statement that includes all relevant details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s).
4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.
5. Official Transcript - Submit official transcripts from your college and/or university from where you received your degree.
6. CDR Card - If you are registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), please submit a copy of your current registration card that indicates the period of registration and the expiration date.
7. Verification of State Licensure(s): Verification of all registrations, licenses, or certifications to practice any health-related profession or occupation in other states or territories is required, regardless of status or expiration. Official verification must be sent directly from the licensing authority to the Board at pla3@pla.in.gov.

If you are a licensed Dietitian in another State and meet the reciprocal requirements as defined in IC 25-1-21-5, submit the following with your online application:

1. Application Fee: $20 application fee to be paid by credit or debit card.  All application fees are nonrefundable.
2. Criminal Background Check
3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, provide a detailed statement that includes all relevant details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s).
4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.
5. Verification of State Licensure(s): Current license verification is required. The official verification must be sent directly from the licensing authority to the Board at pla3@pla.in.gov. If the licensee holds/held more than one license, all license verifications must be submitted by the Indiana Dietitian license's first renewal cycle.

• Dietitian licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years.
• The dietitian license renewal fee is $20.00 if paid before December 31. Renewals submitted after December 31 will be assessed an additional $10.00 late fee.
• Licensed dietitians are required to complete continuing education for renewal. See below section for CE requirements.
• Inactive renewals are now available online. Continuing education is not required for inactive renewal.

Renewal notices are sent approximately ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date. License holders with valid e-mail addresses on file will receive the renewal notice by e-mail. Those who do not have a valid e-mail address on file will receive the license renewal notice by mail; it is sent to the address of record with the Board. The Board has no way of knowing whether or not a notice reaches its destination; therefore, when a notice has been e-mailed to a valid e-mail address or mailed, the duty of the Board has been performed.

Inactive Status
Licensee may request to place their Indiana Dietitian licenses into Inactive status by either:

• If the license is due for renewal, submit a renewal application online, and the licensee will be given the option to renew their license into Inactive status. There's no Continuing Education requirement for renewing a license to Inactive status. OR;
• Submit a request via email to the Board at pla3@pla.in.gov, or upload it to your license if outside the Dietitian renewal window.

Licensee may not practice as a Dietitian without an active Indiana Dietitian license.

Activation of an Inactive License
A dietitian may request to activate their license from Inactive status by completing the following:

• In MyLicense One, select the "Request Activation" action item from your linked Dietitian license.
• Upload certificates of completion for the required Continuing Education.
• Pay the Activation fee of $10.00

If your Inactive Dietitian license has expired for less than 3 years, or if it's unexpired but within the Dietitian's general renewal window (90 days before expiration), you must first renew your Dietitian license to update its expiration date before submitting an Activation request using the above instructions.  If your Inactive Dietitian license has expired for 3 years or more, please see the Reinstatement Information below.

If your Dietitian license has expired for three (3) years or more, you must reinstate your license to practice. To reinstate, you must complete the following:

1. Reinstatement Application: Reinstatement Applications may be submitted online via MyLicense One.
2. Application Fee: Pay the current renewal fee ($20) and the current initial application fee ($20), for a total of $40, plus additional processing fees. All fees are nonrefundable.
3. Continuing Education: Submit certificates of completion for 30 Continuing Education hours ( see the Continuing Education Requirements).
4. Work History: Provide your work history since the expiration of your license.
5. CDR Registration: Upload a copy of your current CDR Registration card
6. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, provide a detailed statement that includes all relevant details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s).
7. Verification of State Licensure(s): If you hold a license from another Jurisdiction, current license verification is required. The official verification must be sent directly from the licensing authority to the Board at pla3@pla.in.gov.
8. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.

844 IAC 19-1-6  Continuing education requirements for recertification
Authority: IC 25-14.5-2-5
Affected: IC 25-14.5-6

(a) The amount of continuing education required for renewal of certificate is determined by the date on which the applicant for renewal initially received the certificate as specified as follows:

• (1) An applicant for renewal who initially received certification within twelve (12) months of the expiration date is not required to complete a continuing education requirement.
• (2) An applicant for renewal who initially received certification greater than twelve (12) months but less than twenty-four (24) months prior to the expiration date must provide proof of at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education. The fifteen (15) hours of continuing education must be obtained subsequent to the date the applicant initially received certification but prior to the expiration date.
• (3) An applicant for renewal who initially received certification more than twenty-four (24) months before the expiration date must provide proof of at least thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the two (2) years immediately preceding renewal.

(b) The board shall determine which activities meet the continuing education requirements and may accept those courses approved by the CDR for this purpose. Applicants will be subject to random audit and must be prepared to submit documentation of completion of approved hours if requested by the board.

Questions Regarding Timeframe of Licensure 

• Question - What are the time frames for getting licensed? 
  • Answer - To be considered an applicant, you must submit both the application and the application fee. All application forms and supporting materials are stamped with the date they are received in the office. 
    • Once an application and the application fee have been received, staff must complete the initial review.  Please allow four to six weeks from receipt of documentation for this review. The applicant is then notified by email of the application status and given an itemized list of documents needed to complete the file. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that any missing documents are sent to the Board. These subsequent documents also will be reviewed in order of receipt. The length of time it takes to obtain a license is related to how long it takes for all required documents to be received by the Board.  Once an application is complete, reviewed and approved, a license will be issued promptly.  

• Question - Can I pay an extra fee to have my application expedited? 
  • Answer - The Board reviews applications in the order in which they are received. You cannot pay a fee to expedite the review of your application. When deciding when to apply, please allow sufficient time for all your documents to be received and reviewed by the Board, particularly if you have a deadline for licensure.  If you have a deadline for licensure, it is best to apply at least 120 days in advance.  

• Question - How will I know if there are missing documents or other issues with my application? 
  • Answer - We cannot confirm receipt of documentation. You will be notified by email if there are any missing documents or issues with your application once the application is reviewed.  The fastest way to check the status of your application is by logging into your account. 
• Question - How long do I have to complete the application process? 

• • Answer - You have one year from the date the application was received by the Board to complete your application. Applications incomplete after 1 year are considered "abandoned" and may be destroyed. If you wish to keep your application open, please notify the Board. The Board may grant extensions of up to 30 days at a time.  The Board may abandon an application if the applicant fails to show progress towards licensure. 
    • If your previous application was abandoned, any subsequent application will be treated as a new application and you will be required to meet all licensure requirements in effect at the time of the subsequent application. You must also resubmit all required documents (including a new criminal background check) and pay the application fee. 

Questions Regarding Criminal Convictions 

• Question - Must I disclose all criminal convictions, even minor offenses in college? 
  • Answer - You must disclose the following, except for traffic violations resulting in fines, and arrests or convictions that have been expunged. NOTE - An arrest or conviction is expunged only if there is an Order of Expungement issued by a court.  Orders to seal records do not necessarily mean an arrest or conviction has been expunged. If in doubt, seek the assistance of private counsel. 
    • All arrests (even if no conviction results) 
    • All prosecutorial diversion or deferment agreements 
    • All convictions (including misdemeanors) 
    • All guilty pleas (including misdemeanors) 
    • All nolo contendre pleas (including misdemeanors) 

• Question - What happens if I fail to disclose information on a criminal conviction? 
  • Answer - As an applicant, you are personally responsible for all information disclosed on your application. An application may be denied based upon omission, falsification or misrepresentation of any item or response on the application or supporting documentation. 

• Question - What additional information should I provide if I have an arrest and/or conviction? 
  • Answer - You must submit a statement, completed by yourself, describing the nature of the offense for which you were arrested or convicted.  You will also need to provide a copy of all court documents pertaining to the arrest or conviction, including any statement of charges, probable cause affidavits, police reports, judgment and sentencing information. 

• Question - How might a criminal conviction affect my application for licensure? 
  • Answer - The Board frequently receives questions about criminal convictions and how they could affect an application for licensure. 
    • The Board is unable to provide legal advice to applicants. Every situation is unique and is addressed on an individual basis. The Board reviews each conviction based not only on the conviction itself, but also the underlying issues that led to the conviction. 
    • A conviction that does not, at first glance, appear to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a physician, may, under closer scrutiny, be revealed otherwise (ex. reckless driving, DUIs and sex crimes).  All information related to an applicant's criminal history is considered. The specific conviction; when it occurred; the circumstances surrounding the conviction; the number of convictions; compliance with the court's terms and conditions; and rehabilitation are all factors considered. 
    • The Board has three options relative to licensure: issue a license; deny a license; or issue a probationary license. 

Questions about Translations of Documents 

• Question - Do I have to have my transcripts and diplomas translated if they aren't in English.
  • Answer - Transcripts, diplomas and any other academic documents prepared in a language other than English will need to be accompanied by a certified English translation. 

• Question: Can I apply for a license without being credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration?
  • Answer: Yes, you may apply for an application if you have not yet received your credentials through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. However, you will not be issued a license until you have received credentials from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  
    
    
• Question: How do I obtain a CDR?
  • Answer: Questions about how to become credentialed through the Commission on Dietetic Registration may be found here: https://www.cdrnet.org/. 
    
    
• Question: If I have questions about the CDR credentialing process, who should I reach out to?
  • Answer: To contact the Commission on Dietetic Registration may be found here: https://www.cdrnet.org/contact.  
    
    
• Question: If I apply via Reciprocity or via Credentials, can I use my credentials from the Commission on Dietetic Registration to meet the license verification requirement? 
  • Answer: No. Your CDR confirms that you are credentialed through the Commission on Dietetic Registration which is a national organization that determines competencies in the respected field of the profession. Your CDR is not an out of state license verification. An out of state license verification is a license you have obtained under a respective state jurisdiction who certifies or licenses the profession. If you are unsure if the state you may reside in certifies or licenses the profession, please reach out to that state or seek legal counsel.  
    
    
• Question: If I do not hold any active license verifications, which pathway is best for me?
  • Answer: If you do not hold any active license verifications, you are not eligible to apply via Credentials or via Reciprocity. You are only eligible to apply via Examination.  
    
    
• Question: What if my state does not certify or license my profession?
  • Answer: You may only apply via Examination for a registered dietitian application.  
    
    
• Question: Can I upload a copy of my CDR within MyLicenseOne? 
  • Answer: Yes, you may upload a copy of your CDR. Your CDR should be signed and reflect the date of issuance and expiration if you are uploading the copy of your card. 

• Question: I initially applied via Reciprocity, why has my license not been renewed?
  • Answer:
    • Pursuant to IC 25-1-21-7, not later than the first renewal of the license or certificate issued by the board, any remaining licenses or certificates from other states or jurisdictions must be verified to be in good standing by the board for the license or certificate to be renewed.
    • You will be required to reach out to the respective state jurisdiction you were or currently are licensed in to request your license or certification to be sent to our board via mail or email. Once all remaining license verifications have been received and there are no other pending matters, your license may be renewed.
    • If you are unsure which license verifications are needed for submission you may email: PLA3@pla.IN.gov. All licensees who have outstanding license or certifications yet to be received will receive a notification. Please check your Spam/Junk folder of the email you have provided.
      
      
• Question: I didn’t receive a requirements notification of what is deficient for my renewal. How do I know what is deficient? 
  • Answer: If there are deficiencies needing to be met for your renewal, a requirements notification will be sent to the email that you have provided. You will need to review your Inbox/Spam/Junk folders. If your email is different from the one you have provided, it is your responsibility to notify us of any updated contact information we do not have.
    
    
• Question: I had a name change since my last renewal, what do I do
  
  • Answer:

    • Documentation may be provided with your renewal. Please indicate the first and last name you would like the license to reflect along with a proof of document that reflects the updated name.

    • If you forgot to submit the name change with your renewal, please utilize the functions with MyLicenseOne to request an update. How to do this may be found with the MyLicenseOne Guide: https://www.in.gov/pla/license/mylicenseoneguide.

    • Email PLA3@pla.IN.gov with your license number, proof of name change document, first and last name currently, and the new first and last name you would like to reflect on your license.
      
      *Name change requests may take up to 48 business hours upon receipt of submission

• Question: Am I required to submit CEUs with my renewal?
  • Answer: Please review the “Continuing Education” dropdown of the Renewal Instructions.
    
    
• Question: I submitted my renewal with a positive response. Is there anything I should provide?
  • Answer:

    • Yes, any documentation pertaining to the matter will need to be provided. If you did not provide a personal statement to the question on the renewal, a separate one may be requested. All positive responses and documentation are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to a personal appearance. All personal appearances are scheduled at the earliest availability of when the board meets next.

    • Documentation may be provided with the renewal or uploaded separately through your MyLicenseOne account.

    • Documentation may be provided via email to PLA3@pla.IN.gov or mailed to our office.

• Question: I am not a U.S. citizen, am I required to submit USCIS documentation with my renewal?
  • Answer: If we do not have current USCIS documentation, you will be required to submit updated USCIS documentation. It is your responsibility to provide current USCIS documentation as it is updated to avoid delays of your license being renewed. If updated USCIS documentation is needed, you will be notified through a requirements notification via email to the email address we have on file. It is your responsibility that we have the current contact information, to review your inbox, and review the Spam/Junk folder.

• Question: I received a requirements notification to contact the Department of Revenue for outstanding taxes. What do I need to provide?
  • Answer: You will need to call the Department of Revenue. You must obtain a document called a “Letter of Clearance”. This document may be uploaded to your MyLicenseOne account, provided by the Department of Revenue on your behalf, or provided via email to PLA3@pla.IN.gov.
    
    *If the document is provided via email, you must provide your name and license number.
    
    
• Question: How do I get a copy of my receipt for my renewal?
  • Answer: Please ensure the contact information that we have on file is current. All receipts are sent automatically to the email that is on file within 48 hours of submission of your renewal. Please review your inbox/spam/junk folders before requesting a receipt. If a receipt has not been received after 48 hours, then you may request a copy. All requests must be sent via email to PLA3@pla.IN.gov. You must include your name and license number.
    
    
• Question: I submitted my renewal, why have I not received an updated expiration date?
  • Answer:

    • If you applied via reciprocity and have not provided our board in a previous renewal all your license verifications that are outside of Indiana – please see above.

    • If you are not a U.S. citizen, but you have current USCIS documentation on file then please allow up to 48 business hours for review and processing.

    • If you are not a U.S. citizen and we do not have any documentation of updated USCIS documentation, please see above.

    • If you have a positive response, please see above.

    • If you have outstanding taxes with the Department of Revenue, please see above.

    • If you do not relate to Answers 1-5, please allow our payment processor to catch up. If within 5 business days from the submission of your renewal you see no changes to the expiration date of your license, please email PLA3@pla.IN.gov.