The first item you’ll need to complete in when applying for a cannabis business license with the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is to register on the website and create your own account.

All business owners applying for a cannabis business license must be registered and have an active account with the online licensing system.

Getting started

You may begin registering by clicking “register” as shown in the screenshot here, by going to our Department Website homepage under licensee resources and selecting Access the license portals.

Contact details

Enter Username, E-mail Address, Password, and other information requested. Passwords must fulfill minimum requirements: 8 Characters: 1 special, 1 upper, 1 lower, and 1 number.

The Security Question and Answer are important to help us identify you if you forget your password. Select your Security Question and type in your Answer in the required box.

A note on passwords

Note: We will ask you this Security Question if you need to reset your password. Your answer will be case-sensitive. If you cannot remember the answer, contact the Department of Cannabis Control at 844-61-CA-DCC (844-612-2322) to have your password reset and a temporary password sent to your email address on file.

Selecting a contact type

Select Individual and provide your name, title, phone number, e-mail, Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), date of birth and mailing address then click Submit.

Terms and conditions

Then attest to the statement I have read and accepted the above terms, by clicking the checkbox and selecting the box I’m not a robot shown at the bottom of the screen (a security measure to prevent fraud), then click Continue.

Log in to your account

A confirmation message will display. Click “Login Now” to log into your account.

Type in your Username or Email address and Password then click “Sign In.”

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