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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, DLCP will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. For immediate assistance, please refer to our list of online resources. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 

Employment Services

The operation of an employment agency, employment counseling service, or employer-paid personnel service.
 

Business Activity

  • Employer-Paid Personnel Service
  • Employment Agency
  • Employment Counseling Service

Fee Schedule

Employment Services Fees

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

Apply ONLINE

“Skip the Trip” and Use the DC Business Portal to conduct business wherever and whenever you choose.

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).