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Important Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Renewal Instructions

Division of Drug Control
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
410-764-2890

To ensure the expeditious processing of your CDS renewal, please refer to these instructions when preparing your renewal application.

  1. Send completed renewal application with the appropriate prorated renewal fee based on the last digit of your CDS registration number in the envelope provided. For a prorated fee please see table below. Make check or money order payable to: DHMH – Drug Control. Write your CDS number on payment. Do Not Send Cash.

    Registration Group
    Renewal Month
    Months of Certification
    Prorated Registration Fee
    8
    		 August 2009
    14
    $ 70
    0
    		 October 2009
    16
    $ 80
    2
    		 February 2010
    20
    $100
    4
    		 April 2010
    22
    $110
    6
    		 June 2010
    24
    $120


  2. Even if there are no changes with your name or address, the information below the perforated line (e.g. SS #, Maryland License #, DEA #) must be provided.

  3. Change of Name: A copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order that validates the name change must be attached to your application.

  4. CRNP's, CNM's and PA-C's must provide a Maryland business address in order to process the renewal application. Must have an approved "Written Agreement" from MBON or "Delegation Agreement" from BOP to prescribe controlled substances. Please do not mail in your CDS application until its approval since CDS applications can not be processed without an approved "Written Agreement" or "Delegation Agreement".

  5. If you are filing "Exempt" status, a Maryland business address must be provided.

  6. Check your application for completeness, have you:
    • Completed all required information?
    • Signed and dated the renewal application?
    • Included a signed check or money order?
    • Include a copy of your State of Maryland Professional License.

      Please allow 3 weeks before inquiring about the status of your CDS certificate.

This page was last updated on: February 19, 2008.

For more information, call the University Physicians Consultation and Referral Service at 1-800-492-5538 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).