Find the guidance and forms you need to help you apply for, manage or cancel your registration with CQC. What is registration? Find out about how our registration system works and learn what some of the terms we use mean. Apply for CQC registration as a new provider If you are starting a new provider of health or adult social care services, you will first need to register with us. Apply for CQC registration as a new registered manager If you will be in charge of the day-to-day running of health or adult social care services, you will first need to register with us. Cancel your CQC provider registration If you will no longer provide health or adult social care services, you will need to cancel your registration with us. This could be because you're closing, selling or restructuring your business. Scope of registration Find out if you need to register and what locations, managers and regulated activities you will need to include in our guidance. Update your CQC registration Find guidance and forms to help you make the changes you need to your CQC registration. Find a registration application form If you are unsure which form to use, use our decision tree to help you understand the applications you need to make. Cancel your CQC manager registration If you will no longer be a registered manager for a provider of health or adult social care services, you need to cancel your registration with us.