Registration Maintenance Fee

For the past 41 years, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) has remained steadfast to its mission of protecting the public by attesting to the professional competence of dietetics practitioners. Consistently at the forefront of credentialing policy and technology, the Commission leads the way in certifying that registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered have acquired, maintained and continue to advance their professional skills.

CDR prides itself on the accomplishments of the past and is committed to the continued provision of optimal services to benefit the public and credentialed practitioners, as well as to enhance the profession. The maintenance fee not only provides registration services for all registered professionals, but also is the primary source of funding for CDR's program of work. It is used to finance ongoing CDR operations, and new programs, products and services designed to enhance the skills, credibility and marketplace perception of the entire dietetics profession.

The registration maintenance fee has been the primary source of funding for CDR's program of work. Revenues from this fee are used to finance ongoing CDR operations, new programs, and products and services designed to enhance the skills, credibility and marketplace perception of the entire dietetics profession.

While we understand that fee increases are never welcome, we hope you appreciate the need to adjust the maintenance fee in order to maintain the current level of services and continue to further program and technology enhancements.

2008-2009

Annual registration maintenance fees notices sent to RDs and DTRs
June*

June 2008
Registration maintenance fee notices sent to current RDs and DTRs

June - August 31, 2008
$50 registration maintenance fee payment due to CDR

Late Fee Schedule

• September 1 to October 31
  $25 Late Fee
  $75 Total Due ($50 annual registration fee plus $25 late fee)
  
  
• November 1 to December 31
  $50 Late Fee
  $100 Total Due   ($50 annual registration fee plus $50 late fee)
  
  
• January 1 to March 31, 2009
  $200 Late Fee
  $250 Total Due ($50 annual registration fee plus $200 late fee)

Termination of Registration
On April 1, 2009 registered status will be terminated, if the $250 payment is not received and processed prior to March 31, 2009.  Once registration status has lapsed, individuals must successfully complete the registration examination for Dietitians or Dietetic Technicians to reinstate registration.

New RDs and DTRs are billed immediately following notification of registered status.  To expedite the generation and mailing of your CDR registration ID card, please call 1/800-877-1600, ext. 5500 to make your first year's registration maintenance fee ($50) payment using a credit card.  Late fees will be assessed every 60 days; i.e., $25 @ day 61, $50 @ day 121, and $200 @ day 181.  On day 241, after initial day of registration, registered status will be terminated if the registration maintenance and late fees are not paid

If you have any questions, please contact:

Commission on Dietetic Registration
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 800/877-1600, extension 5500
Fax: 312/899-4772
E-Mail: cdr@eatright.org