While navigating the licensing process, you will need to register with and/or obtain an approval/certification from one or more of the following federal or sister agencies: Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) Apply for Liquor License Buildings, Department of (DOB) Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy DC Health Become a Certified Food Protection Manager Request a DC Health Inspection Energy and the Environment, Department of (DOEE) Request a DOEE Review Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) Request a Fire Marshall Inspection Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) Guide to Planning a Special Event Plan a Special Event Housing and Community Development, Department of (DHCD) File a RAD Registration or Claim of Exemption for Housing Accommodation Form Insurance, Securities and Banking, Department of (DISB)/National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Search DC Licensed Insurance Companies Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Apply for a (FEIN) Federal Employee Identification Number Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Request a Police Criminal History Report Public Works, Department of (DPW) Request a Solid Waste Approval Small and Local Business Development, Department of (DSLBD) Become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Tax and Reveue, DC Office of (OTR) Check Homestead Deduction Benefit Status Obtain a Clean Hands Certificate Register with DC Office of Tax and Revenue Resolve a Tax Compliance Issue Transportation, District Department of (DDOT) Request a Public Space Permit
