
Repair, servicing, alteration, restoration, towing, painting, cleaning, finishing, or parking of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats and other vehicles, boats and other vehicles as a primary use, which may include the incidental wholesale and retail sale of vehicle parts as an accessory use.
Business Activity
Tow Truck Business
Requirements
- Certificate of Liability Insurance ($750,000 minimum)
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Corporate Registration (if applicable)
- Deed, Lease, Contract or other Proof of Right to Use Storage Lot
- Police Criminal History Report
- Surveyor’s Plat
- Tax Registration & Clean Hands Certification
- Tow Service Storage Lot Supplemental Application
- Tow Truck Business Bond ($25,000)
- Tow Truck Service Receipt
- Towing Business/Truck Supplemental Application
Fee Schedule
Tow Truck Business Fees
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2-year license - $99.00
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4-year license - $198.00
Apply ONLINE
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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).








