DEA: Diversion Control

INSTRUCTIONS for Form DEA-106, Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances - Approved OMB Form No. 1117-0001 Expires: 02/28/2027 and for Form DEA-107, Report of Theft or Loss of Listed Chemicals - Approved OMB Form No. 1117-0001 Expires: 02/28/2027

What's New

The DEA Diversion Drug Theft Loss (DTL) system has been replaced by the Theft Loss Reporting (TLR) system. The Theft Loss Reporting system provides the capability for a registrant to submit a Form 106 and/or a Form 107. The Theft Loss Reporting system automatically determines which form(s) need to be generated and submitted based on the type of registrant and the data entered.

Purpose of Form 106

The DEA-106 is for reporting any theft or loss of controlled substances, mail-back packages, and/or inner liners.
Use this form if:
  1. You are registered with the DEA, or
  2. You are reporting the theft or loss of a controlled substance.
DO NOT use this form to correct minor inventory shortages.

Purpose of Form 107

The DEA-107 is for reporting any theft or loss of Listed Chemicals.
Use this form if:
  1. You are reporting the theft or loss of a listed chemical.
DO NOT use this form to correct minor inventory shortages.

What You Will Need

DEA Registrants
If you are a registrant you will need your DEA Number and your last name or the business name you used to register.

CMEA Registrants
If you are a regulated business that is a self-certify seller of scheduled listed chemical products pursuant to the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA) you will need your certificate ID number and the business name you used to certify with the DEA. The name you supply must match exactly the name on your registration or CMEA certificate.

List II Chemicals Only Manufacturer, Distributor, Importer, or Exporter
If you are a List II Chemicals Only manufacturer, distributor, importer, or exporter and have used the Theft/Loss Reporting system previously, enter your List II Reporter number and your business name.

If you are a List II Chemicals Only manufacturer, distributor, importer, or exporter who has never reported a theft or loss to the DEA, you must obtain a Reporter Number first by clicking the 'Request a New List II Chemicals Only Reporter Number' button. Enter your business name, business type, address, phone number, email address and point of contact information in the form provided, and submit this information to DEA.

We will send you a confirmation email with your business name, unique List II Chemicals Only Reporter number, and a confirmation link. Click the link to confirm your application.

Your business name and List II Chemicals Only Reporter number are necessary to access the Theft/Loss Reporting system.

Theft/Loss Details
You will be asked to provide background information relating to this loss or theft incident, such as the date and place, the type (night break-in, armed robbery, etc.), and the estimated value of the controlled substances, etc.

Controlled Substances
You will be asked to provide the National Drug Code (NDC) or Chemical and quantity of the controlled substance being reported as a theft or loss. Each reported chemical must be reported in total milligrams (mg) or Kilograms (KG). If the NDC drug is liquid or powder, you will need to enter the total milliliters/milligrams (ml/mg); if tablet, enter the total count of tablets.

Completed Forms
You may save and/or send a copy of the DEA-106 and/or DEA-107 report to your local printer. DEA regulations specify that you keep a copy of this report for two years.

Additional Questions or Clarification
For additional questions or clarification, the following services are available:
  1. Contact a customer service representative at 1-800-882-9539
  2. Email ODT.DiversionHelpDesk@dea.gov


Chemical and Drug Theft/Loss Reporting Login


If you are already a DEA or CMEA Registrant you should not request a List II Chemicals Only Reporter number.
If you are a List II Chemicals Only manufacturer, distributor, importer, or exporter, and do not have a List II Chemicals Only Reporter number, you may request one.