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DEA registration

To prescribe controlled substances, you need a federal DEA registration for each state where you practice. We file it as soon as you are eligible and keep it current.

Per state3-year renewal tracked

How it works

DEA registrations are tied to a state: a registration in one state does not cover prescribing in another. The DEA also requires an active state license, and an active CSR where the state has one, before it will register you there.

We file each DEA registration as soon as those state credentials are in place, and we track the three-year renewal so it never lapses.

What we handle

  • Filing a new DEA registration for each practice state
  • Updating an existing registration when you move or change address
  • Timing the filing with your state license and CSR
  • Tracking the three-year renewal

Step by step

  1. ConfirmWe make sure the state license and any CSR are active.
  2. FileWe submit the DEA application for that state.
  3. ReceiveThe DEA issues your registration number.
  4. TrackWe add the renewal date to your tracker.

Common questions

Can I use one DEA registration in several states?

No. You need a separate DEA registration in each state where you prescribe controlled substances.

How often does it renew?

Every three years, in every state: the renewal cycle is set federally, not by the state. We remind you well in advance and file each renewal for you.

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