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DLCP will be conducting routine maintenance and system upgrades from 12 pm on Friday, February 14, 2025, until 6 pm on Monday, February 17, 2025. During this time, some systems may not be available.

In observance of Presidents Day, DLCP will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. 

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Welcome to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Business Licensing
Business Licensing
Corporate Registration
Corporate Registration
Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
DC Business Portal
DC Business Portal
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

Business Licensing
Business Licensing
Corporate Registration
Corporate Registration
Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
DC Business Portal
DC Business Portal
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

Charitable Services Business

Categories

  • Charitable Exempt
  • Charitable Solicitation

Requirements

Fee Schedule

Charitable Services Business & Fees
  • Charitable Exempt – No Fee
  • Charitable Solicitation – $412.50

Apply ONLINE

“Skip the Trip” and Use the DC Business Portal to conduct business wherever and whenever you choose.

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