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Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS)

What is a CSOS Certificate?

A CSOS Certificate is a digital identity issued by the DEA's CSOS Certification Authority that allows for electronic ordering of Schedule II controlled substances. A CSOS Certificate is the digital equivalent of the identification information contained on a DEA Form-222. You must apply for and receive your certificate from the DEA prior to using First Veterinary Supply's CSOS system to purchase Schedule II items.

How do I apply for a CSOS Certificate?

Log on to the following DEA E-commerce website and follow the on screen instructions:
http://www.deaecom.gov/applycert.html If you have additional questions or concerns, the DEA offers the following support:
Web: http://www.deaecom.gov/support.html
Phone: 1-877-DEA-ECOM (1-877-332-3266) toll free
DEA support is available 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.

How long after a customer applies will he receive his certificate?

CSOS Certificate activation notices can be expected approximately one month from the date the application package is sent to DEA. Incomplete, inaccurate, or invalid application packages will take longer to process and may be denied and returned by DEA.

Electronic Signing of Schedule II Orders

The US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Office of Diversion Control established CSOS to allow the purchasing of Schedule II drugs electronically without the need of paper 222 forms. Using special software built into this website and an electronic certificate file from the DEA, you are able to electronically "sign" for your order. If you place your order by 5pm EST, it will be shipped the same day.

Ordering Schedule II items on the web is now more easy, secure, and FAST!


Getting Started

Registering for Assistance

Our web support staff will help you install the necessary software and educate you on the CSOS ordering process. Please fill out the following form:

Do you have a current DEA license that authorizes you to purchase Schedule II controlled substances?

Have you applied for your DEA signing certificate or already received if from the DEA? The DEA signing certificate is required to use CSOS.

Do you already have a signon for this website? You must have a web account to use CSOS. We can set this up free of charge.

Are you currently using CSOS online with another vendor?



In order to be eligible for using CSOS, you must be licensed to purchase Schedule II controlled substances.
In order to be eligible for using CSOS, you must have a DEA signing certificate:

What is a CSOS Certificate?

A CSOS Certificate is a digital identity issued by the DEA's CSOS Certification Authority that allows for electronic ordering of Schedule II controlled substances. A CSOS Certificate is the digital equivalent of the identification information contained on a DEA Form-222. You must apply for and receive your certificate from the DEA prior to using First Veterinary Supply's CSOS system to purchase Schedule II items.

How do I apply for a CSOS Certificate?

Log on to the following DEA E-commerce website and follow the on screen instructions:
http://www.deaecom.gov/applycert.html If you have additional questions or concerns, the DEA offers the following support:
Web: http://www.deaecom.gov/support.html
Phone: 1-877-DEA-ECOM (1-877-332-3266) toll free
DEA support is available 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.

How long after a customer applies will he receive his certificate?

CSOS Certificate activation notices can be expected approximately one month from the date the application package is sent to DEA. Incomplete, inaccurate, or invalid application packages will take longer to process and may be denied and returned by DEA.

  • Application packages take up to two weeks to be delivered to DEA's CSOS Registration Authority.
  • Complete application packages typically take 7-10 business days to be processed.
  • Activation notices are sent to the applicant through the following means:
    • Postal mail activation notices are sent to the Coordinator for the DEA Registration.
    • Please allow up 7-10 business days for this notice to arrive.
    • E-mail activation notices are sent to the subscriber upon Certificate approval.