Start at the DEA Registration Application website
Select New Applications
Select Begin Application Process
Select Form 225 for Researchers -or- Form 224 for teaching only activities
Select correct business activity in the drop-down menu: Researcher or Teaching Institution for Form 224
Click Begin.
General Information (Page 1)
The University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis DEA office have agreed upon an address format which meets the DEA regulations and enables researchers to receive their DEA certificate(s) via U.S. mail.
To obtain the correct address format, complete page 1 as follows:
Form Requests | Supplied Information |
Last Name: | Univ Minnesota/Dept Name, abbreviate if necessary |
First Name, Middle Initial: | Full name of applicant with middle initial (e.g., John Q Smith) |
Additional Company Information: | |
Business Address Line 1: | University U.S. mailing address** **Examples of U.S. mailing address: a) 420 Delaware St SE, MMC 001 b) 6-145 Jackson Hall, 321 Church St S (If necessary, abbreviate building name) |
Address (Line 2) | Building name for registration (NO room number) |
City: | |
State: | MN |
Zip: | |
Business Phone Number: | Applicant's University office phone number |
Fax Number: | Applicant's University fax number |
Email Address: | Applicant's email address |
Contact Name: | Applicant's name |
Check "Mailing Address" box and the rest of the form will be populated with the correct information.
Click Next
Personal Information (Page 2)
- Enter University Tax ID (416007513)
- Check box for Certification for Fee Exemption
- Click Next
Personal Information (Page 3 - Fee Exempt Details)
** Please be aware that the U of M does not pay for research DEA registration and renewals **
Complete the information:
Form Requests | Supplied Information |
Name of Fee Exempt Institution: | University of Minnesota |
Certifying Official Name: | Name of Dept Head (or Dean, if dept head is applicant) |
Certifying Official Title: | |
Certifying Official Email: | |
Certifying Official Phone Number: |
Check the box "I have read the above, and agree."
Click Next
Business Activity/Schedules
- Select drug schedules based on the research conducted in the building.
- Click Next
State Licenses
Form Requests | Supplied Information |
State License: | Leave blank |
State Controlled Substances License: | Leave blank unless the applicant has a MNBP number for this building |
Click Next
Background Information
- Answer the four questions
- Click Next
Summary of Information
Review all the information and correct any errors by clicking on the Change button on the left side. When all information is correct, scroll down and click on Submit Application.
Read the next page, then print and save the receipt with the control number. You need this number if you call the DEA to check on the progress of your application.