Controlled Substances Registration

Businesses that handle controlled substances must register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Controlled substances include drugs and medications for treating animals or humans.

1. Medical doctors, veterinarians, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and teaching institutions.
2. Manufacturers, importers/exporters, distributors, researchers, dog handlers, labs
3. Chemical manufacturers, chemical importers/exporters, distributors
4. Treatment clinics

New applications can be submitted online or by mail. Renewals must be completed online.

Additional resources

U.S. Department of Justice

Address
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Office of Diversion Control – Regional Office
99 Tenth Avenue
New York NY 10011

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