Specialties Advanced
Published Jan 19, 2017
How long did it take to get your initial DEA? There are older posts on here from several years ago saying 1-2 weeks. The DEA website says 4-6 weeks. I already am starting to have patients book with me so I really need it soon and am approaching the 2 week mark. I am in the Midwest. Tried calling the regional office got a full voice mail box and cannot leave a message.
SnowShoeRN
468 Posts
I got mine in less than a week, but I've really heard anything between 1 to 6 weeks. :/ Sorry if that's not really helpful. I hope you get it soon.
flipper628
116 Posts
I just applied for mine so I can let you know how long it takes for me.
Javannah1
5 Posts
Definitely within 7-10 days .....northeast area
thornberrytree, DNP, APRN
3 Posts
Northeast too. HR told me it takes 4 weeks but I applied and was responded by email to two days later, I received the license in the mail by the next week. This was a couple weeks ago.
Riburn3, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP
3 Articles; 554 Posts
1 week in Texas. When I moved back to the hospital and got schedule 2 authority back, it took 3 days. I think it largely depends on the efficiency of your local/regional DEA office, and the office here in West Texas is awesome.
BostonFNP, APRN
2 Articles; 5,581 Posts
It depends on your local DEA office. Normally it is pretty quick.
WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN
2,077 Posts
Mine arrived in the mail within two weeks.
JellyDonut
131 Posts
Depends on the state.