Industrial hemp licensing

How to use the service

If you are planning to grow industrial hemp or have grown it before, you should make sure that before you apply you: read the industrial hemp application guidance to help you apply provide all relevant / requested information in the correct format apply to register on the controlled drugs licensing system If you have held a licence before, submit your annual hemp return (failure to do so will result in applications being rejected) After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Drugs and Firearms Licensing (DFLU) containing a link that allows you to download your application form. Your username and password will be automatically generated and sent to you in 2 separate emails. Check your spam / junk folder if you do not receive these emails shortly after registering. Your username and password will not give you immediate access to the web-based licensing portal. You will only get access if your application is successful. If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation email from DFLU. You do not need to register again each time you apply. If you have forgotten or lost your login details or need to reset your password, email dflu.dom@homeoffice.gov.uk . When contacting DFLU, use the following subject format : ‘Password reset required - Company Name - Company Account Number.’ You can register at any time, so you are ready to apply when applications open. If you apply to register on or after 1 April your registration may be rejected. Make sure that each person named on the application form holds a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The DBS check must be done by Matrix Security Watchdog . You can contact them on 01420 593 830 to apply for one. If you have a DBS check by another company, we cannot accept your certificate. If you, or anyone named on the application, already has a DBS check in place for drug licensing purpose dated 3 years or older from Security Watchdog you will need to apply for a new DBS check. You