Controlled Substances
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- APN Controlled Substances
- Dentist Controlled Substances
- Veterinarian Controlled Substances
- Optometrist Controlled Substances
- Drug Distributor / Manufacturer Controlled Substances
- Podiatric Physician Controlled Substances, Registered
- Physician Surgeon Controlled Substances, Licensed
- Physician Assistant, Licensed
- Other Controlled Substances Activities
License Information
Online Renewal & Instructions
- Key Steps for License Renewals
- Click Here to Start Your Online Renewal!
Please allow 2-4 business days for your license to post in our systems and your license status to update.
Notices
- We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
- Important Notice for all Controlled Substance Licensees
- IDFPR Moves to Online Application for Controlled Substance Licensees
- Important Notice for Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Controlled Substances / Schedule II
Please be advised that Controlled Substances Registration applications and printed licenses will no longer specifically reference or include the 'N' designation. Under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act narcotic and non-narcotic schedules are combined and the 'N' designation is not needed. The lack of 'N' designation does not prevent or affect the ability of Illinois licensed practitioners to prescribe, dispense or order narcotic drugs to the extent allowed by law. The DEA is aware of this change. Questions regarding 'N' designations on DEA registrations should be directed to the DEA at their website or by phone at 312-353-7875.
PLEASE NOTE: this change does not apply to Controlled Substances Registrations issued under the Humane Euthanasia Act.
License Application Forms
- Advanced Practice Nurse - Controlled Substances Application
- Pharmacy
- Optometrist
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Manufacturer & Distributor
- Prescribing Psychologist Controlled Substances
- Podiatric Physician
- Physician/Surgeon
- Physician Assistant
- Third Party Logistics Provider
- 097 Other Controlled Substances Licenses
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Change Your Address
- Name and Address Change Form - Does NOT pertain to licenses that begin with 097, 304, 320, 374, 378
- Request Certification/Verification
- Application to classify records as confidential
Laws and Rules
Contact Us
- Email Questions for APN CS & Div I-V Pharmacy
- Email Questions for Optometrist
- Email Questions for Dentist & Veterinarian
- Email Questions for Manufacturer & Distributor
- Email Questions for Podiatric Physician
- Email Questions for Physician/Surgeon & Physician Assistant
- Email Questions for Other Controlled Substances