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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District of Columbia Board of Funeral Directors
OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
1100 4th Street SW, Room E300
Washington, DC 20024
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 pm
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order 1:00 PM
- Roll Call
- Comments from the public
- Approval of Minutes from June 4, 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 – August " RECESS" 2026; via Zoom
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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].
District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology
Notice of Public Meeting (Virtual)
Monday, July 6, 2026
10 am – 12 pm
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order-10 AM
- Attendance
- Comments from the Public
- Executive Session – (Closed to Public)-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).
- Approval of Minutes – June 1, 2026
- Correspondence
- Board Committees
- Old Business
- New Business
- Recommendations/Actions
- Adjourn -Next scheduled Board Meeting: September 7 at 10am via Zoom
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For questions, concerns, or assistance with attending the meeting, please contact: Kimberly Troxler [email protected]
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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].
District of Columbia Board of Accountancy
Notice of Public Meeting
Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order - 9:00 AM
- Attendance
- Comments from the Public
- Review Meeting Minutes
- Applications for Licensure
- 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 report.
- Adjourn- Next scheduled meeting Friday, September 4, 2026
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