Domestic licensing applications
Information on applying for a controlled drug domestic licence and what happens after you submit your application.
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- Home Office
- Published
- 17 November 2014
- Last updated
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Documents
DomesticControlled licensing:substance domestic application and case processing guidance
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Details
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.
Updates to this page
Published 17 November 2014
Last updated 2223 NovemberJune 2023
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2025-06-23 12:00
Guidance updated to reflect changes to application process.
2023-11-22 12:41
The domestic licensing application guidance has been updated.
2023-03-06 14:02
Updated guidance on changing a company name.
2023-03-02 13:49
Updated visit frequency.
2022-12-22 16:25
Guidance updated, including a new telephone number for Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit.
DomesticControlled licensing:substance domestic application and case processing guidance
PDF, 232283 KB, 1314 pages
This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@homeoffice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Details
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.
Updates to this page
Published 17 November 2014
Last updated 2223 NovemberJune 2023
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href="#full-history">+ show all updates
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Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-06-23 12:00
Guidance updated to reflect changes to application process.
2023-11-22 12:41
The domestic licensing application guidance has been updated.
2023-03-06 14:02
Updated guidance on changing a company name.
2023-03-02 13:49
Updated visit frequency.
2022-12-22 16:25
Guidance updated, including a new telephone number for Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit.
Details
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.
Updates to this page
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-06-23 12:00
Guidance updated to reflect changes to application process.
2023-11-22 12:41
The domestic licensing application guidance has been updated.
2023-03-06 14:02
Updated guidance on changing a company name.
2023-03-02 13:49
Updated visit frequency.
2022-12-22 16:25
Guidance updated, including a new telephone number for Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit.