1st SESSION General Business License Bootcamp IN PERSON - Marshall Heights Community Development
Date: 7/10/2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
Licensing Made Simple
DLCP’s Business One Stop Solution (BOSS) is a modern, unified platform that simplifies how businesses complete licensing and registration tasks across the District. Launching August 2026, the system will streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and give entrepreneurs a clearer, more efficient way to manage their interactions with the agency.
Find the Right License for Your Business
Before applying for a Basic Business License, you’ll need to identify your Licensing Category and Business Activity. Simply describe what your business does, and this tool will help match you to the correct selections for your application at boss.dc.gov.
We are 4!
Celebrating four years of DLCP—and launching our next wave of modernization. 🎉
Book An Appointment!
DLCP now offers an appointment scheduling system, making it easy to plan ahead and skip long waits.
Appointments are available for services including Business Licensing, Corporations, Occupational and Professional Licensing, Short Term Rental, Vending (by appointment only), Special Events, Weights and Measures, and Civil Infractions.
Report Vending Issues
If you’ve had an issue with a vendor in the District, please file a complaint here. Your feedback helps improve service and prevent future problems.
Report Vending Issues
If you’ve had an issue with a vendor in the District, please file a complaint here. Your feedback helps improve service and prevent future problems.
Book An Appointment!
DLCP now offers an appointment scheduling system, making it easy to plan ahead and skip long waits.
Appointments are available for services including Business Licensing, Corporations, Occupational and Professional Licensing, Short Term Rental, Vending (by appointment only), Special Events, Weights and Measures, and Civil Infractions.
Licensing Made Simple
DLCP’s Business One Stop Solution (BOSS) is a modern, unified platform that simplifies how businesses complete licensing and registration tasks across the District. Launching August 2026, the system will streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and give entrepreneurs a clearer, more efficient way to manage their interactions with the agency.
Upcoming Events
Nov 5 2026 - 13:00
Nov 6 2026 - 09:00
Board of Funeral Directors Virtual Monthly Meeting - Thu, Nov 5 2026, 1:00
- 3:00pm
District of Columbia Board of Funeral Directors
OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
1100 4th Street SW, Room E300
Washington, DC 20024
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 5, 2026
1 pm
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order 1:00 PM
- Roll Call
- Comments from the public
- Approval of Minutes from October 3, 2026
- Legislative Updates
- Old Business
- New Business / Special Reports
- Motion – Executive Session (Closed to the Public) to consult with an attorney pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A); D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(9) to discuss complaints/legal matters, applications, and legal counsel reports.
- Applications
- Complaints
- Additional Updates/ Discussion
- Recommendations
- Adjourn – Next Scheduled Meeting – December 3, 2026; via Zoom (Virtual)
Join Online
This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].
Board of Accountancy Virtual Monthly Meeting - Fri, Nov 6 2026, 9:00am
- 12:00pm
District of Columbia Board of Accountancy
Notice of Public Meeting
Friday, November 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order - 9:00 AM
- Attendance
- Comments from the Public
- Review Meeting Minutes
- Applications for Licensure
- Old Business
- New Business
- Motion – Executive Session (Closed to the Public) to consult with an attorney pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A); D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(9) to discuss complaints/legal matters, applications, and legal counsel report.
- Adjourn- Next scheduled meeting Friday, January 8, 2027
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This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].
Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Virtual Monthly Meeting - Fri, Nov 6 2026, 9:30
- 11:30am
District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture
Notice of Virtual Public Meeting
Friday, November 6, 2026
Meeting Agenda
- Attendance 9:30 AM
- Members Present
- Staff Present
- Comments from the Public
- Approval of Minutes
- Old Business
- New Business
- Motion- Executive Session, which is closed to the public, in order to consult with our attorneys to seek legal advice; to discuss disciplinary matters; and to deliberate upon decisions in adjudication actions and proceedings, as provided by D.C. Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A), § 2-575(b)(9), and § 2-575(b)(13). We will resume the public portion of the meeting at the conclusion of the executive session. Please stand by for our return if you are participating online.
- Adjourn
- Next Scheduled Meeting: TBD
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Attendees Password: 110626
Webinar ID: 864 4933 4647
For questions, concerns, or assistance with attending the meeting, please contact: Avis Pearson [email protected]
This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].
DC Board of Funeral Directors 2026 Practitioners' Forum
Check In begins at 4:00 pm
Event Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featured News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Jemeisha Lyde (DLCP PIO) – 202-880-6544; [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Jemeisha Lyde (DLCP PIO) – 202-880-6544; [email protected]
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