Notices
Guidance
- Instructions to request exception to 21 CFR 1306.07(b) 3-day rule (EO-DEA248R1) (PDF) (January 13, 2023)
- Manual Signatures Are Required On All Prescriptions (PDF)
- ALERT: Faxed-based phishing scams targeting Pharmacies
Final Rules
- Final Rule: Requiring Online Submission of Applications for and Renewals of DEA Registration (PDF) (April 11, 2022)
- Final Rule: Requiring Online Submission of Applications for and Renewals of DEA Registration (PDF) (July 24, 2020)
- Final Rule: Registration and Reregistration Fees for Controlled Substance and List I Chemical Registrants (PDF) (July 24, 2020)
REVISED ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
Starting June 2020, DEA will no longer send renewal notifications by US Postal Service. Instead, an electronic reminder to renew will be sent at 60, 45, 30, 15, and 5 days prior to the expiration date of the registration to the associated email address. All registrants should ensure that the email address listed on their registration is correct and active.
At this time, DEA will otherwise retain its current policy and procedures with respect to renewal and reinstatement of registration. This policy is as follows:
- If a renewal application is submitted in a timely manner prior to expiration, the registrant may continue operations, authorized by the registration, beyond the expiration date until final action is taken on the application.
- DEA allows the reinstatement of an expired registration for one calendar month after the expiration date. If the registration is not renewed within that calendar month, an application for a new DEA registration will be required.
- Regardless of whether a registration is reinstated within the calendar month after expiration, federal law prohibits the handling of controlled substances or List 1 chemicals for any period of time under an expired registration.
Renewal Applications
Renew Your Application HERE!
EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED
Registrants must have a current and active email address listed on their registration in order to receive important information from the DEA, such as registration renewal notices.
DEA Form 224a – Retail Pharmacy, Hospital/Clinic, Practitioner, Teaching Institution, or Mid-Level Practitioner
DEA Form 225a – Manufacturer, Distributor, Researcher, Analytical Laboratory, Importer, Exporter
DEA Form 363a – Narcotic Treatment Programs
DEA Form 510a – Domestic Chemical
New Applications
Submit Your New Applications HERE! Check the Status of My Applications
EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED
Registrants must have a current and active email address listed on their registration in order to receive important information from the DEA, such as registration renewal notices.
DEA Form 224 – Retail Pharmacy, Hospital/Clinic, Practitioner, Teaching Institution, or Mid-Level Practitioner
DEA Form 225 – Manufacturer, Distributor, Researcher, Canine Handler, Analytical Laboratory, Importer, Exporter
DEA Form 363 – Narcotic Treatment Programs
DEA Form 510 – Domestic Chemical
Registration Tools
Chain Renewals
Request Copy of Last Application/Receipt
Registrant Validation Toolset
- Verification of DEA Registration - Conduct a verification of a DEA Registrant (DEA Registrant restricted access)
- Registrant Datasets Access - Download the Registrant Datasets for in-house verifications (DEA Registrant restricted access)
Access is restricted to DEA Registrants. Access verification will be conducted during the login process. For access questions and concerns, email DEA.Registration.Help@dea.gov or call Toll Free: 1-800-882-9539.
Official Order Forms
As of October 30, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration is implementing the mandatory use of a single sheet DEA 222 Order Form and the triplicate DEA Order Forms will no longer be available or utilized as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations §1305.20(a). If you are needing to relinquish unused triplicate DEA Order Forms, please send them to DEA Registration Section, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.
Large Volume Order Forms (DEA Form 222)
Online Pharmacy Modifications
- Modify business activity from Retail Pharmacy to Retail Online Pharmacy
- Modify business activity from Retail Online Pharmacy to Retail Pharmacy
- Modify existing Retail Online Pharmacy Information
Registration for Disposal of Controlled Substances
- Modify eligible DEA registration to collect pharmaceutical controlled substances from ultimate users (e.g., patients)
- Modify DEA registration to stop being a collector
- Modify existing collector registration information
Search for Year Round Pharmaceutical Disposal Locations
- Download For Pipe Delimited Year Round Pharmaceutical Disposal Locations
- About Pipe Delimited File (PDF)
Registration Resources
Registration Categories and Fees
Customer Service Plan for Registrants
Practitioner's State License Requirements
Mid-Level Practitioners (MLP) Authorization by State
Questions and Answers
Registrant Population (Active)
- Summary
- Active Registrants by State
- Active Registrants by Business Activity
- Active Chemical Handler Registrants
- Qualifying Practitioners by State
State Licensing Boards
Make Changes to My DEA Registration
Make Changes to My DEA Registration
Name Changes | Schedule Changes | Drug Code Changes | Address Changes
Do not submit this until you have an approved state license for the new address. Please note that these changes will become effective immediately upon DEA approval.
Registration Support
Call DEA Registration Service Center at 1-800-882-9539 (8:30 am-5:50 pm ET).
Email: DEA.Registration.Help@dea.gov - Be sure to include your DEA Registration number in your email.
Contact Local Registration Specialist
Check Status of DEA Registration Application
Check Status of DEA Registration Application
Request Copy of DEA Certificate
Request Copy of DEA Certificate
This form is not for change of address or matters pertaining to the renewal of your registration. For these matters call 1-800-882-9539; for change of address, use the Address Changes Form.
