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.
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is excited to announce the implementation of the Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive (BEST) Act—a major step forward in simplifying and modernizing how businesses are licensed in the District of Columbia.
Celebrating four years of DLCP—and launching our next wave of modernization. 🎉
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.
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.
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is excited to announce the implementation of the Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive (BEST) Act—a major step forward in simplifying and modernizing how businesses are licensed in the District of Columbia.
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.
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.
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.
Know Your Rights: Tips for Safe Back-to-School Renting
The District is home to several colleges and universities, and each year thousands of students choose Washington, DC as the place to continue their education. However, back-to-school season is the time of the year to pay closer attention to rental scams and counterfeit apartment listings.
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As of August 5, 2026, DLCP has taken its licensing and regulatory systems offline, including services for business licensing, vending, short‑term rentals, and weights and measures.
CorpOnline will also be inaccessible from August 6–10.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
Point of Contact: Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Business Financing, Franchising
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 8/13/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
Point of Contact: Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Other
DLCP Feature Callout Blocks BizSpaceVacant Property Dashboard for Approved Businesses Across Wards.  Small Business Resource CenterAccess information about all the forms and requirements you need to start your business.  Live ChatChat with our support team to get answers to your questions.  Pay a FinePay your fines 24/7 using our simple and easy online system. |
