You need a Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration if you, your business, or your facility handle, store, or use CDS for research purposes or to test other substances. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Email the NJ Drug Control Unit (DCU) at cds@dca.njoag.gov to request the Analytical Lab or Researcher CDS Registration application.
2. After your completed application has been emailed to the DCU, they will email you an invoice to pay your fees online.
3. Be sure to register with the DEA to validate your CDS registration. You will need your CDS number for this process. Email a copy of your DEA registration to the DCU within 60 days.

You need a Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration if you manufacture any product containing CDS. You also need it if you prepare, process, repackage, or label substances and use or handle CDS in the process. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Email the NJ Drug Control Unit (DCU) at cds@dca.njoag.gov to request the CDS registration application for Manufacturers.
2. After your completed application has been emailed to the DCU, they will email you an invoice to pay your fees online.
3. Be sure to register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to validate your CDS registration. You will need your CDS number for this process. Email a copy of your DEA registration to the DCU within 60 days.

You need a Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration if you manufacture, repackage, label, or buy and sell any products containing CDS. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Email the NJ Drug Control Unit (DCU) at cds@dca.njoag.gov to request the CDS registration application for Manufacturers or Wholesale Distributors.
2. After your completed application has been emailed to the DCU, they will email you an invoice to pay your fees online.
3. Be sure to register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to validate your CDS registration. You will need your CDS number for this process. Email a copy of your DEA registration to the DCU within 60 days.

You need a Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration if you buy any products containing CDS and distribute them. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Email the NJ Drug Control Unit (DCU) at cds@dca.njoag.gov to request the CDS registration application for Wholesale Distributors.
2. After your completed application has been emailed to the DCU, they will email you an invoice to pay your fees online.
3. Be sure to register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to validate your CDS registration. You will need your CDS number for this process. Email a copy of your DEA registration to the DCU within 60 days.

You or any staff providing architectural services need an architect license.

You need a certificate of authorization to open an architecture firm.