District of Columbia

• If your patient is physically located in Washington, DC, you generally must be licensed/registered/certified in DC to provide telehealth services.

• Exception (if you are not DC-licensed): You may provide telehealth only if you already have an existing provider–patient relationship and one of the following applies:

  • The patient is temporarily in DC (e.g., traveling), or

  • The patient is a DC resident and telehealth services do not exceed 120 days (unless DC extends this timeframe).

• Telehealth may also be permitted if services fall under an interstate reciprocity agreement or licensure compact recognized by DC.

Web: DC Health - Dietetics and Nutrition Licensing

Phone: [phone]

Email: [email protected]

How to Apply & File:

Online

1. Create an account, complete the application, and pay the initial license fee online here.

   1. Click on “Apply for New License” on the left hand side.

Fee:

$229

After You Apply - What to Expect

• When can I start practicing?

  • You must receive your license before practicing.

Renewal

The deadline for renewal is November 1st on odd numbered years.

How to Renew:

Online:

1. Renew online here

   1. Click on “Apply for License Renewal” on the left hand side.

Fee:

$144