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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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Welcome to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Consumer Alerts
Consumer Alerts
Business Licensing
Business Licensing
Corporate Registration
Corporate Registration
Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
Professional Licensing (OPL)
Professional Licensing (OPL)
Special Events
Special Events
Short-Term Rental
Short-Term Rental
Vending
Vending
File a Complaint/Report a Business Occupational and Professional Licensing Complaint Form File a Complaint to the Office of Weights and Measures Submit A Vending Complaint

Welcome to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Consumer Alerts
Consumer Alerts
Business Licensing
Business Licensing
Corporate Registration
Corporate Registration
Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
Professional Licensing (OPL)
Professional Licensing (OPL)
Special Events
Special Events
Short-Term Rental
Short-Term Rental
Vending
Vending
File a Complaint/Report a Business Occupational and Professional Licensing Complaint Form File a Complaint to the Office of Weights and Measures Submit A Vending Complaint

Food Services

Any handling of food or food products regulated under Title 25 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
 

Business Activity

  • Candy Manufacturer
  • Caterer
  • Delicatessen
  • Ice Cream Manufacturer
  • Marine Food Product (Retail)
  • School Cafeteria (Non-DCPS/Charter)
  • Restaurant 

Requirements

*** IMPORTANT ***  Please reference both your Certificate of Occupancy and approved DC Health Inspection Report when applying. Be sure to select only the license category for which your business has been approved. 

Fee Schedule

Food Services Business Fees
  • 2-year license - $99.00
  • 4-year license - $198.00

Apply ONLINE

Apply for a license online at BOSS.

Apply for a Business License

 

IMPORTANT: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cooperates with other District of Columbia Government agencies to ensure applicants/licensees comply with all applicable D.C. Official Codes and Municipal Regulations. The agency reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or proof of inspection(s).

 

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