DLCP at Your Neighborhood Library - Learn the Process of Starting a Business
8/12/2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
Open - 49 places remaining
8/12/2025 8:00 AM (EDT)
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.
The Wait is Over
Starting Monday, September 15, DLCP’s customer service center will be returning back to the 2nd floor to the 6th floor of 1100 4th Street. Enjoy the same excellent service, now just in a new and modernized space.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Wait is Over
Starting Monday, September 15, DLCP’s customer service center will be returning back to the 2nd floor to the 6th floor of 1100 4th Street. Enjoy the same excellent service, now just in a new and modernized space.
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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Board of Professional Engineers Virtual Monthly Meeting - Thu, Oct 23
District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers
Notice of Public Meeting (Virtual)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order – 11:00 AM (Public Meeting)
- Attendance
- Comments from the Public
- Review of Minutes (10/25/2025)
- Administrative Approval Application Review
- Outreach
- Legislative/Rulemaking Updates
- Sub Committee Update
- Old Business- Education Forum 2026
- New Business
- Review of Correspondence
- Executive Session - Pursuant D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b) (4) (A); D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b) (9) and (13) to discuss complaints/legal matters, applications, and legal counsel report. – Closed to the Public
- Recommendations-Technical/Legal Log
- Adjourn
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Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Monthly Meeting (CANCELLED) - Fri, Oct 24
District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape ArchitectureNotice of Public Meeting Please be advised that this meeting has been cancelled.This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected]. |
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