California · guide
Controlled substance registration in California
Read from California Department of Justice. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| State registration | California does not issue a separate state controlled substance registration. |
| DEA registration | Required, tied to each practice address. |
| CURES enrollment | Prescribers must register with the state prescription drug monitoring program. |
What the numbers say
- CURES registration is required of every prescriber holding a DEA number in the state.
Source: California Department of Justice. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.