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.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 8/5/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
Point of Contact: Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: CBE Certification
DLCP introduces BOSS, a new platform that will reshape how businesses complete licensing and registration tasks. Designed to bring multiple services into one place, BOSS will offer a more modern, straightforward way for customers to manage their interactions with the agency. The system is expected to debut August 2026, marking a major advancement in how business processes are organized and accessed.
July 4, 2026, marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This is a momentous occasion that will see a significant increase in the number of visitors to the District of Columbia seeking to enjoy the festivities. However, the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) urges residents and visitors to remain cautious when purchasing from street vendors and food trucks on the National Mall.
Urban Garden Brewing is one of DC’s pioneering Black owned craft beer brands — a space where culture, community, and connection shape every part of the experience. More than a brewery, it is a gathering place where craft beverages, soulful food, art, and heritage live under one roof.
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Consumer Protection Unit, wants you to be aware of your towing rights.
Did you know all tow companies are required to be licensed in the District, and you are entitled to a copy of the DLCP Owner’s Bill of Rights for Towed Vehicles before and after your car is towed?
The DLCP Owner’s Bill of Rights for Towed Vehicles is a document that clearly outlines the rights of a consumer having their vehicle towed, and the responsibilities of the towing company.
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