Registration for Controlled Substance Use in Research
Anyone intending to use Controlled Substances for research or teaching must register with the DEA using DEA Form 225.
The DEA is encouraging all individuals to use the online registration system. Tips for completing the form can be found below.
Researchers must renew their DEA registrations annually. The DEA sends electronic renewal reminders to the email address listed on the registration.
Additional Information
Additional information related to DEA requirements can be found on the Policies and Guidelines Page
Questions? Please reach out to Tom Heddleston
Tips For Completing Initial Registration Form
Be sure to note the following (bullets 3 and 4 may appear to diverge from the instructions but are essential):
- Be sure to use Form 225 for initial registration.
- For the “Select One Business Activity” option, select “Researcher.”
- CU personnel are State employees, and are not required to pay the registration fee. Check the "exempt" box and indicate the following as the certifying institutional official: Dr. Jon Reuter, Associate Vice Chancellor of Research Integrity, 99 UCB, 303-735-5809.
- The State of Colorado no longer issues state licenses to researchers, thus unless you have a license to prescribe, leave Section 3 (State Licenses) blank. The second entry in section 3 should also be left blank, since the State of Colorado does not issue State Controlled Substance Licenses.