Guidance

Domestic licensing applications

Information on applying for a controlled drug domestic licence and what happens after you submit your application.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 17 November 2014
• Last updated: 22 November 2023 — See all updates

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Domestic licensing: application guidance

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If your company needs to apply for a licence to transport controlled drugs, you should read this guidance before you apply.

The document gives guidance on how to register online and complete the application process.

More information

More information about the application process and fees is also available.

Published 17 November 2014
Last updated 22 November 2023 + show all updates

1. 22 November 2023

   The domestic licensing application guidance has been updated.

2. 6 March 2023

   Updated guidance on changing a company name.

3. 2 March 2023

   Updated visit frequency.

4. 22 December 2022

   Guidance updated, including a new telephone number for Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit.

5. 16 February 2022

   Accessible HTML version of 'Domestic licensing: application guidance' added.

6. 20 January 2021

   Updated controlled substance domestic application & case processing guidance to January 2021 edition.

7. 17 November 2014

   First published.