DLCP NEWS | 2023 New Year Edition
Date Released:
Mon, 02/06/2023
Make an Impact!
Here’s your chance to lend your voice, expertise, and leadership to boards and programs that impact industries and protect the public. We’re looking for dedicated District residents to serve on DLCP's boards and commissions. Serving on a board is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to influence policy, uphold professional standards, and strengthen our community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make an Impact!
Here’s your chance to lend your voice, expertise, and leadership to boards and programs that impact industries and protect the public. We’re looking for dedicated District residents to serve on DLCP's boards and commissions. Serving on a board is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to influence policy, uphold professional standards, and strengthen our community.
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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.
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) announces the application period for temporary firework stand licenses.
Featured Homepage Events
Board of Funeral Directors Virtual Monthly Meeting - Thu, Jun 4
District of Columbia Board of Funeral Directors
OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
1100 4th Street SW, Room E300
Washington, DC 20024
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 pm
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order 1:00 PM
- Roll Call
- Comments from the public
- Approval of Minutes from May 7, 2026
- Legislative Updates
- Old Business
- New Business
- Motion – Executive Session (Closed to the Public) to consult with an attorney pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A); D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(9) to discuss complaints/legal matters, applications, and legal counsel reports.
- Applications
- Complaints
- Additional Updates/ Discussion
- Recommendations
- Adjourn – Next Scheduled Meeting – July 2, 2026 via Zoom (Virtual)
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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].
Business Foundation Series: Business Concept & Assessment - Thu, Jun 4
6/4/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
No Fee
Tamika Wood (202) 957-9398
Online Meeting (Live)
Business Financing, Business Plan
Starting a business can create excitement and an anxiousness which can lead to starting prematurely. With proper pre-planning, your chances of success increases. It’s one of the top reasons why businesses succeed and thrive in a competitive environment
Registration Policies:
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
Disclaimer: The instructional sessions and seminars are provided as a service by DLCP for informational purposes only. Attending an instructional session or seminar does not guarantee that DLCP will issue you a license, corporate registration, permit, or certification.
Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Virtual Monthly Meeting - Fri, Jun 5
District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture
Notice of Virtual Public Meeting
Friday, June 5, 2026
Meeting Agenda
- Attendance 9:30 AM
- Members Present
- Staff Present
- Comments from the Public
- Approval of Minutes
- Old Business
- New Business
- Motion- Executive Session, which is closed to the public, in order to consult with our attorneys to seek legal advice; to discuss disciplinary matters; and to deliberate upon decisions in adjudication actions and proceedings, as provided by D.C. Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A), § 2-575(b)(9), and § 2-575(b)(13). We will resume the public portion of the meeting at the conclusion of the executive session. Please stand by for our return if you are participating online.
- Adjourn-Next Scheduled Meeting: July 17, 2026 via Zoom.
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Other Ways to Join:
Passcode: 060525
Webinar ID: 853 7468 8539
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For questions, concerns, or assistance with attending the meeting, please contact: Avis Pearson [email protected]
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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