Controlled drugs and precursor chemicals: licence fees

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Usually all fees are invoiced for domestic controlled drugs and precursor chemicals licences once a decision has been made on an application. Licences will not be issued until full payment is received and without a licence you have no authority to handle controlled substances. All licence invoices are emailed to the invoicing contact on the application form. Invoices are payable on immediate terms. Occasionally, you may be asked to pay in full when we receive your application, and this payment may be required before your application is considered further. If this is applies to your application, you will be informed by email as soon as possible. If you want to withdraw your application at this stage, you will not be charged. If we refuse your licence application, any fees already paid will be refunded. All fees for import and export controlled drug licences are invoiced in arrears at the end of the month. If fee invoices for import-export licences are not promptly settled we will not process further import-export licence applications until all outstanding invoices are paid. If your organisation or company requires a purchase order (PO) number, please ensure that you quote this when you submit your application or when the invoice is raised. PO numbers can also be emailed to: dflu.fees@homeoffice.gov.uk . You can pay by: Bankers Automated Clearing Service (BACS) Clearing House Automated Payment System (CHAPS) cheque credit or debit card by calling Shared Service Connected Limited on 08450 100 125 payment online at: Pay Home Office . This service will allow you to pay the Home Office by credit / debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You will need to quote your Invoice number (found on your invoice and beginning with IE, DLCD or DLPC). When paying, make sure your invoice number is included, either on the cheque or in the reference section of your bank transfer. Payments made without the correct reference may delay or prevent your payment being allocated correctly. This co