DEA21 CFR 1301.13(e)(1)
Which DEA application form and fee
Licensing & registrationLast verified Nov 7, 2026
Manufacturing and distributing registrations use DEA Form 225 (renewal 225a) and renew every year; fees listed are $3,699 for manufacturing and $1,850 for distributing. Dispensing uses Form 224 (renewal 224a), costs $888 and lasts three years. Each separate group of activities needs its own registration unless it is a listed coincident activity.
Why it matters
Picking the wrong form or activity means paying for the wrong registration, and a manufacturer registration does not cover distributing products it was not registered for.
Applies to Grower/Processor/Dispensary/Transporter/Lab
Connected rules
- Three DEA marijuana registration types — Match your OMMA license to a DEA type first.
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