Licensing and Certification Division
Licensing and Certification Portal Now Available for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) License and/or Certification Renewals
DHCS’ Licensing and Certification Portal is now live. Renewal applications are available to currently licensed and/or certified SUD providers within 150 days of license and/or certification expiration. Providers with renewals beyond 150 days are encouraged to sign in and verify their profile to receive notifications when their renewal becomes available.
Log in 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
The Licensing and Certification Division (LCD) focuses on compliance with State and Federal statute, regulations, and other governing requirements. LCD oversees licensing and certification functions, monitoring, and complaints for Driving-Under-the-Influence Programs, Narcotic Treatment Programs, residential mental health programs, and outpatient and residential providers. LCD also oversees and conducts complaint investigations on certified Alcohol and Other Drug counselors and counselor certification. LCD is also responsible for the licensing, monitoring, unusual occurrence reviews, and complaints for Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers, Psychiatric Health Facilities, and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities, as well as the approvals of 5150 facilities designated by the counties for the purpose of 72-hour treatment and evaluation under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act and the Children's Civil Commitment and Mental Health Treatment Act.
Training & Resources
Training & Resources Resources and training opportunities are available free of charge to counties and eligible providers. Please refer to
Training and Resources for more information.
The following reports can be accessed by visiting the
Licensing & Certification Resources webpage:
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Facilities
- Temporary Suspension Order, Revoked and Notice of Operation in Violation of Program List
- Revoked and/or Suspended Counselors
- Complaints