CDS Forms & Applications
Applications for New CDS Licenses
The Application for Controlled Dangerous Substance License, for both persons and facilities, is available by electronic format (online).
To preview the applications and review the application checklist visit the Application Process Transparency page.
To start your electronic application(s), click here.
Should you require a paper application, please submit a written request for such to the board office at 3388 Brentwood Drive, Baton Rouge, La 70809. Your request should include the full address which you would like the paper application mailed.
Renewals
All applications for renewal and reinstatement may also be submitted through the online services portal by logging into your existing account.
Practitioners: This category includes licensed health care practitioners with prescriptive authority for controlled substances, including physicians [MD] (including those with telemedicine permits [MDT]), podiatrists [DPM], medical interns and residents [INT], dentists [DDS], optometrists [OD], advanced practice registered nurses [APRN] (including those with telehealth permits [RNT]), physician assistants [PA-C], medical psychologists [MP], and veterinarians [DVM].
Facilities: This category includes manufacturers, distributors, third party logistics providers, hospitals, substance abuse clinics, registered outsourcing facilities, laboratories, and hemp growers.. It does not include pharmacies.
- 106 Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility
- 107 Notice of Permanent Closure of CDS License at Facility
Selected Persons: This category includes researchers, medical sales representatives, drug detection canine handlers, and animal euthanasia technicians.
- 180 Application for Renewal of CDS License for Researcher
- 181 Application for Renewal of CDS License for Animal Euthansia Technicians
- 182 Application for Renewal of CDS License for Drug Detection Canine Handlers & Trainers
Pharmacies
Click here for CDS applications for pharmacies.
For General Use
Address changes and requests to update CDS authority should be completed through your online services account. You may access that accocunt by clicking here.