Vault Guardian renewal education
DEA Registration
Quick answer:
DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances renews every 3 years. The practitioner fee is $888. Registration is independent of your state medical license and runs on its own cycle — an expired DEA prohibits prescribing scheduled drugs even if your medical license is current.
Renewal facts
| Validity period | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal window | 60 days before expiration |
| Cost | $888 (practitioner) |
| Processing time | Instant online |
Required documents
- State medical license
- Prior DEA registration number
- Payment
Common mistakes
- Assuming renewal follows the medical license cycle (it doesn't).
- Practicing with expired DEA (federal felony).
- Not updating address after state change.