Important Updates

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) registration period is now open for commercially used weighing, measuring, or UPC scanning devices.   

DLCP is accepting registration applications for devices from August 15th, 2025 – September 30th, 2025. Your registration will be active from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.  

Please note the following:   

• Registrations received after October 1, 2025, will incur a late fee of $250.   
• Failure to register/renew all devices or the use of device(s) prior to initial inspection may result in a notice of infraction with a $2,499.00 fine.
• If your business is no longer operating a device that requires registration, you must notify the Office of Weights and Measures in writing.  

Register your commercially used weighing, measuring and scanning device 

 Existing Merchants  
Online Registration  

Log in to your existing account to renew or modify registrations online. You can   
submit your application and payment using the online portal.  

Alternate Payment Methods  
In-Person  

Complete the application using the online portal then print, and sign.  

Bring the completed application to: 1100 4th Street SW, 6th Floor, Washington DC   
20024 and submit payment via Cash, Credit Card, Money Order, or Check payable   
to “DC Treasurer”.  

Mail-In  

Complete the application using the online portal then print and sign.  

Mail the application along with a Money Order or Check payable to "DC Treasurer"   
to:  

Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection Office of Weights and Measures PO BOX 96081 Philadelphia, PA 19105.   

For additional assistance completing the registration process, please contact the Office of Weights & Measures at [email protected] or 202-698-2130.

The Leaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act is in effect!

Since January 1, 2022, gasoline-powered leaf blowers have been prohibited in DC. This impacts both landscapers and residents with gas-powered blowers. Violators can face fines up to $500 per offense.

If you see a gas-powered leaf blower being used, you can report it online with the appropriate details—just be sure to submit your complaint within 7 days.

Learn more about leaf blower regulations.

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) wants to bring awareness to updates and changes to the Board of Accountancy's Accountancy Technical Amendment Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was recently published in the D.C. Register. 

The proposed changes include:

• Revising the experience requirements for CPA licensure.
• Adopting the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy's revisions to the Uniform Accountancy Act Model Rule 5-7.
• Removing references to four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination.
• Making technical updates to the regulations.

You can find the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published at 71DCR 12437 (October 11, 2024).

We need your input! Please review the proposed updates and share your feedback. To submit comments, email April R. Randall, Legislative Director, at [email protected]. For questions, call (202) 442-8062.

The 30-day comment period ends on November 11.

The DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection is pleased to inform you of valuable updates to the transfer process for the Real Estate Licensee community.

Now the Real Estate Salesperson Transfer process is easier. On Saturday, October 12th, the Transfer Request Process will be automated with online approval or denial requests. Other updates include:

• REC Transfers for Individuals
• REC Transfers for Organizations