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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 10, 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 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 10, the system will streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and give entrepreneurs a clearer, more efficient way to manage their interactions with the agency.

Learn More 

Your Towing Rights: What Drivers Need to Know Before and After a Tow

Date Released: 
Tue, 06/30/2026

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Consumer Protection Unit, wants you to be aware of your towing rights.

Did you know all tow companies are required to be licensed in the District, and you are entitled to a copy of the DLCP Owner’s Bill of Rights for Towed Vehicles before and after your car is towed? 

The DLCP Owner’s Bill of Rights for Towed Vehicles is a document that clearly outlines the rights of a consumer having their vehicle towed, and the responsibilities of the towing company.

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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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