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.
The Best Act is Live!
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.
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.
The Best Act is Live!
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.
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.
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Webinar: Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking - Capital to Cash Flow
Date: 5/14/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
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Point of Contact: Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Business Financing
Description:
Ask OTR & IRS: Small Business Tax Q&A – Get It Right from the Start
Date: 5/7/2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
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Point of Contact: Tamika Wood (202) 442-4538
Description:
Webinar: Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
Date: 5/6/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 5/6/2026 5:00 PM (EDT) | Register Here
Point of Contact: Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
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