The Licensing and Certification Division (LCD) will now accept online payments using electronic money transfers processed through an Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. Providers looking to pay fees electronically can follow the instructions provided within the California Department of Health Care Services EFT Online Portal.
Applications, Forms, and Fees
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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has the sole authority to license adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, also known as residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities. DHCS also has the sole authority to certify and monitor all outpatient alcohol and other drug programs, also known as outpatient SUD treatment programs that offer treatment, recovery, detoxification, or Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) services. Any SUD program operating in a setting that is exempt from the DHCS mandatory certification under the Health and Safety Code, subdivision (b) of Section 11832.3, and meet the requirements outlined in the Certification for Alcohol and Other Programs (revised February 2025) may voluntarily apply for certification.
Applications
Please note: If you are interested in applying for both licensure and certification, you must complete both applicable forms (e.g., DHCS 6002 and DHCS 6040 for an initial application; DHCS 5999 and DHCS 6043 for extension/renewal). Ensure that both applications are included in the same submission. You do not need to submit duplicative accompanying documentation. Please submit all applications by email at LCDSUDApplication@dhcs.ca.gov.
Supplemental Forms
Miscellaneous Forms
Fees
