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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

Employee/Independent Salesperson

Business Activities 

  • Auctioneer
  • Auctioneer (Temporary)
  • Auto Repossessor
  • Home Improvement Salesperson
  • Motor Vehicle Salesperson
  • Parking Facility Attendant
  • Security Alarm Agent

Requirements

* Each license category above is a type of business activity that must be tied to a Basic Business License. To apply for any category above, you must either hold an existing Basic Business License or submit a Basic Business License application at the same time.Basically need to say you need one of             the below and one of the above at the same time.

Auction Sales required for Auctioneer, Auctioneer DC, and Auctioneer (Temporary) 
Auto Repossession required for Auto Repossessor 
Home Improvement Contractor or General Contractor/Construction Manager required for Home Improvement Salesperson 
Motor Vehicle Dealer required for Motor Vehicle Salesperson 
Parking Facility required for Parking Facility Attendant 
Security Alarm Dealer required for Security Alarm Agent 

 

Fee Schedule

Employee/Independent Salesperson Services Fees

  • 6-month license - $49.00
  • 2-year license - $99.00
  • 4-year license - $198.00

Apply ONLINE

Apply for a license online at BOSS.

Apply for a Business License

 

IMPORTANT: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cooperates with other District of Columbia Government agencies to ensure applicants/licensees comply with all applicable D.C. Official Codes and Municipal Regulations. The agency reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or proof of inspection(s).

 

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