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DLCP systems for business licensing, vending, short-term rentals, and weights and measures are now offline as of August 5, 2026. CorpOnline will be unavailable August 6 through 10. We are launching BOSS, our new modern business registration and licensing system, on August 10, 2026. Any licensing tasks can resume once BOSS is live. For details on system changes, timelines, and resources to help you prepare, please visit the DLCP HUB.

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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
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Licensing Made Simple

DLCP’s upcoming Business One Stop Solution (BOSS) will introduce a modern, unified platform that simplifies how businesses complete licensing and registration tasks across the District. Launching August 2026, the system will streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and give entrepreneurs a clearer, more efficient way to manage their interactions with the agency.

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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.

Learn More
CorpOnline Update 2025

CorpOnline Updates Live!

Exciting updates have transformed CorpOnline, making it easier than ever to register and manage business entities online. For more details on what has changed 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
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 Update 2025

CorpOnline Updates Live!

Exciting updates have transformed CorpOnline, making it easier than ever to register and manage business entities online. For more details on what has changed 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
BOSS Coming Soon Graphic

Licensing Made Simple

DLCP’s upcoming Business One Stop Solution (BOSS) will introduce a modern, unified platform that simplifies how businesses complete licensing and registration tasks across the District. Launching August 2026, the system will streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and give entrepreneurs a clearer, more efficient way to manage their interactions with the agency.

Learn More 

Before You Renovate & Revamp: Essential Tips for DC Homeowners This Summer

Date Released: 
Thu, 05/21/2026

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for home improvement projects, and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection’s (DLCP) Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) wants to make sure your project is completed without a sweat by ensuring you hire licensed contractors and vendors. 

Making improvements to your property’s appearance and functionality can improve its value. However, trusting the wrong contractor or vendor can cause significant damage to your property and cost you thousands of dollars in repairs. 

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Upcoming Events

Aug 5 2026 - 10:00
Webinar: Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
Aug 5 2026 - 12:00
DLCP Systems Offline Ahead of August 10 Launch of New BOSS Licensing Platform
Aug 6 2026 - 14:00
Business Foundation Series: Business Concept & Assessment

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DLCP News | July 2026

DLCP News | July 2026

2026 Fireworks Stand Licensing Opens May 15th

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) announces the application period for temporary firework stand licenses.

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