Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
To apply for a cannabis business license, you must first create an account in DCC’s online licensing system. Each business owner listed on a license application is required to register and maintain and active account before beginning the application process.
Getting started
To begin, click Register on the licensing portal or access the registration page from the Department’s website under Licensee Resources. Access the license portals.
Contact details
Enter Username, E-mail Address, Password, and other required fields. Your password must meet the minimum requirements:
- 8 characters
- 1 special character
- 1 uppercase letter
- 1 lowercase letter
- 1 number
Choose a Security Question and type your answer in the required field.
A note on passwords
Note: You will be asked your Security Question if you need to reset your password. Your answer is case-sensitive. If you cannot recall the answer, contact the Department of Cannabis Control at 844-61-CA-DCC (844-612-2322) to have a temporary password sent to your email address on file and reset your password.
Selecting a contact type
Next, enter your name, title, phone number, email, 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 appear. Click Login Now to sign into your account.
Enter your Username or Email Address and Password then click Sign In.
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CLEaR: Account navigation
Once you are signed in, you can begin your license application and navigate key sections of the CLEaR system: