Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 157 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF LICENSED DIETITIANS
Chapter 157-2 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Rule 157-2-.02 - Applications for Licensure

(a) The completed application form provided by the Board, available on the website www.sos.ga.gov/plb/diet.

(b) All applicants must submit a Secure and Verifiable document and an Affidavit of Citizenship, as defined in Code Section O.C.G.A. §§ 50-36-1 and 50-36-2.

(c) The required fee (see fee schedule).

(d) The Board may request additional verification of any requirements or credentials, as it may deem necessary.

(a) All applicants for licensure are required to have successfully passed an examination approved by the Board.

(b) All applicants for licensure except as provided in Board rule 157-4 shall submit to the Board an official education transcript with school seal affixed and showing degree(s) earned, area of major study and date of graduation.

(c) All applicants who have obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated by an approved credentialing agency as equivalent to the baccalaureate or master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

(d) The Board may request additional verification of any requirements or credentials as it may deem necessary.

(a) As used in this rule, the following terms shall mean:

(b) Effective July 1, 2017, military spouses and transitioning service members may qualify for expedited processing of the license application for any license or permit issued by the Board by showing that the applicant is a military spouse or transitioning service member and that the applicant has paid the fee and meets the requirements for a license or permit under the laws and rules for the type of license for which the applicant has applied.