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The Best Act is Here

The Best Act is Live!

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is excited to announce the implementation of the Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive (BEST) Act—a major step forward in simplifying and modernizing how businesses are licensed in the District of Columbia.

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CorpOnline is being updated

CorpOnline Updates Soon

Exciting updates are coming to CorpOnline this December, making it easier than ever to register and manage business entities online. For more details on what’s changing click the link below for FAQs. 

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Book a DLCP Appointment

Book An Appointment!

DLCP now offers an appointment scheduling system, making it easy to plan ahead and skip long waits.

Appointments are available for services including Business Licensing, Corporations, Occupational and Professional Licensing, Short Term Rental, Vending (by appointment only), Special Events, Weights and Measures, and Civil Infractions.

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File a Vending Complaint

Report Vending Issues

If you’ve had an issue with a vendor in the District, please file a complaint here. Your feedback helps improve service and prevent future problems. 

File a Complaint

The Best Act is Here

The Best Act is Live!

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is excited to announce the implementation of the Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive (BEST) Act—a major step forward in simplifying and modernizing how businesses are licensed in the District of Columbia.

Learn More

File a Vending Complaint

Report Vending Issues

If you’ve had an issue with a vendor in the District, please file a complaint here. Your feedback helps improve service and prevent future problems. 

File a Complaint

CorpOnline is being updated

CorpOnline Updates Soon

Exciting updates are coming to CorpOnline this December, making it easier than ever to register and manage business entities online. For more details on what’s changing click the link below for FAQs. 

Learn More

Book a DLCP Appointment

Book An Appointment!

DLCP now offers an appointment scheduling system, making it easy to plan ahead and skip long waits.

Appointments are available for services including Business Licensing, Corporations, Occupational and Professional Licensing, Short Term Rental, Vending (by appointment only), Special Events, Weights and Measures, and Civil Infractions.

Book Now

Webinar: Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas

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You have a great idea for your new business and desire a simple yet effective process and method to go from an idea to an actual document. Creating a detailed, traditional business plan can be daunting, requiring extensive time, money, and effort. The good news is that there is a step after concept and assessment and not as intensive as the business plan: The Business Model Canvas. During The Business Model Canvas webinar, you will learn an effective process for moving your business idea from that idea to an actual document.

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