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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.

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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)
  • 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

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

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).