

Usually after one business day, you can go online (click on “Check the Status of My Application”) to edit your online application or to find out if your application has been approved, issued, or renewed. To apply online, go to When applying online, make note of the control number. You will also need your own registration if you plan to moonlight outside of your program while still a resident.


When you complete your training, you must obtain your own individual DEA registration. As a resident working within your program, you are covered under the registration of your training hospital or institution. Every physician who administers, prescribes, or dispenses any controlled substance must be registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
