Supporting documents: new provider registration applications
Page last updated: 27 April 2026
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Important
From 5 May 2026, two changes apply to new provider applications:
- If any of your locations need building regulations approval, you must include a building control final certificate for each one with your application.
- If you provide oral health services, you must include additional documents and the oral health service form along with your standard application documents.
These changes mean we can process your application more quickly.
This guidance explains which documents you must send when you apply to register as a provider with CQC. These documents help us assess your application.
Before you start
It's important that you:
- check which documents you need to send (this depends on your circumstances).
- follow our guidance on what each document should include.
We will reject your application if you do not send all your required documents.
We will also reject your application if your documents:
- contain incorrect or out‑of‑date information
- do not include the information we ask for
- are not relevant to your service or regulated activities