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DLCP systems for business licensing, vending, short-term rentals, and weights and measures are now offline as of August 5, 2026. CorpOnline will be unavailable August 6 through 10. We are launching BOSS, our new modern business registration and licensing system, on August 10, 2026. Any licensing tasks can resume once BOSS is live. For details on system changes, timelines, and resources to help you prepare, please visit the DLCP HUB.

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New Changes Ahead | DLCP Implements the BEST Act

Growing DC’s Economy by Empowering Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

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.

What is the BEST Act?

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