Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What dietitians miss in Hawaii
- Hawaii is one of the few states with a three-year dietitian license.
- Because only the title is protected, an RD may practice in Hawaii without the L.D. title.
- A forfeited license can be restored within one year; after that the applicant starts over.
Does Hawaii license dietitians?
Hawaii's license protects the title only: no one may claim to be a "licensed dietitian" or use "L.D." without a license, and violations carry fines of up to $1,000 a day. The Department of Health, not a board, issues licenses; current RD registration meets the education and supervised practice requirements.
- License
- Licensed Dietitian (L.D.)
- Only the title is protected
Citation: HRS ch. 448B; HAR ch. 11-79
Is Hawaii in the Dietitian Compact?
Hawaii is not a Dietitian Compact member.
- Not a compact member
Can a dietitian licensed elsewhere get a Hawaii credential by endorsement?
The director grants licensure to anyone holding a valid dietitian certification or license from another state, territory or jurisdiction whose requirements are equal to or greater than Hawaii's.
- Endorsement or registration-based route
- CDR registration not required
Citation: HRS § 448B-6
Does Hawaii have a jurisprudence exam?
The statute lists CDR's registration exam as the exam requirement and names no state law exam.
- No state jurisprudence exam
Telehealth dietitians and Hawaii
AND's telehealth chart lists no telehealth-specific dietitian requirement for Hawaii.
Does Hawaii offer a provisional permit for new graduates?
AND's summary of the Hawaii statute lists no temporary or provisional license.
- No provisional permit
Does Hawaii credential non-RD nutritionists?
Hawaii licenses dietitians only.
- No separate nutritionist credential
How often does a Hawaii dietitian credential renew?
Licenses renew every three years. The department's public list shows three-year terms running from each licensee's effective date.
- Renews every 3 years
Licensing in Hawaii?
For a license, we prepare every supporting document and a question-by-question guide, request your verifications, and track it to a decision; you complete, sign and submit the application. License by endorsement is $599 per state.