We get this questions all the time. Many of you looking to start a drug testing business call your state or local government to inquired about licenses you need, and they have no idea what you are talking about.
Your state or local government do not require a specific license to be a drug test collector or to start a drug testing business. You need to have training and qualification to perform all the services you will be offering.
Now your business entity if a corporation, partnership or LLC will need to register with the State’s department of corporations and you will need to contact IRS for a Federal ID number. Also, your local county, city or town might require an occupational or business tax license.
If you are totally new to the idea of starting a new drug testing business, we highly recommend you read our free report on this subject. Download our Free Report on everything you need to know about starting a drug testing business or drug testing mobile collection business.
Training and Qualification to Perform all the Services You Will be Offering
- DOT Urine Specimen Collector Training
- Non-DOT Urine Specimen Collector Training
- Hair specimen collector training
- Oral Fluid specimen collector training
- Breath alcohol testing training with the Breathalyzer device you will be using
- Training for the drug testing software you will be using
- Training for managing random testing pools and consortium pools
Usually ,the first step is to get your DOT Urine Specimen Collector Training and complete the required Mock Collections or proficiency demonstration.
For those with a serious interest in becoming a full service consortium and third party administrator, review our Platinum Package for starting a drug testing business. If you are looking at a franchise for your drug testing business you should also look at this Platinum Package.
If you are only looking to start a mobile drug testing collection business, this is perfect for you: The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Mobile Drug Testing Collection Business
Other Services your Drug Testing Business might Offer
- Drug Free Workplace Policies
- Supervisor Training for Reasonable Suspicion
- Designated Employer Representative Training
Joe Reilly, President of National Drug Screening writes drug free workplace policies for many drug testing companies and these companies then resell policies to their customers.
Contact Joe for more information on this.
Online computer based trainings are easy to sell to your clients. Visit https://mydrugtesttraining.com/. Look at all the courses available and click on More Info, from there click on Volume Discounts. When you purchase two or more of any course, you become a system manager and can then sell these course to your customers.
Joe Reilly offers expert guidance for individuals interested in starting a drug testing business. Whether you’re looking to improve business development outcomes or seeking assistance with acquisitions or exit strategies, our team of seasoned professionals is here to support you every step of the way. Contact Joe Today!
