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The Business License Center will be closed for in-person services on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Assistance available by phone: (202) 671-4500. Regular in-person services resume Friday, May 9.

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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

Certified Letter of Authorization Details

Certified Letter of Authorization

For a Basic Business License for a Regulated Business (Motor Vehicle Dealer), each individual, partner, and/or officer of a corporation that signs the Car Order and Bill of Sale and/or Conditional Sales Contract must provide a Certified Letter of Authorization with the application.
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