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In observance of New Year’s Day, DLCP will close at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and remain closed through Thursday, January 1, 2026.  DLCP will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

For immediate assistance during this time, please refer to our list of online resources.

DLCP at Your Neighborhood Library - Learn the Process of Starting a Business

Last Date:


Details: 

 4/8/2025
 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
 Open - 50 places remaining
 4/8/2025 8:00 AM (EDT)

Register Here

 Small Business Resource Center 12022582901
 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018 , washington DC 20018-2423

 Business Licensing, Certificates of Occupancy/Home Occupation Permit, Corporate Registration, Other
 

DLCP's Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) staff will provide assistance with navigating through the regulatory process. Gaining in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license. Assistance will also be provided with the following:

- Corporate Registration

- Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)

- Home Occupation Permit (HOP)

- Business Licensing

*Q&A to follow presentation.