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The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) has launched Access DC - a program to enhance the security and improve access to all of DLCP's online services.

Signing up for an Access DC account is easy. Simply visit Access DC and click the sign up link.

• Access DC simplifies interactions with DLCP. Instead of having multiple accounts with passwords to remember, your single Access DC account will be used for every DLCP online system.
• Access DC enhances security by verifying email addresses of all users, and protects DLCP's online services with an access management platform conforming to the US government’s stringent FedRAMP security standards.
• The Access DC account is easy to obtain. You can sign up for an account in just a few minutes, and if you ever forget your login information, self-guided prompts will help you recover instantly.

Review the DC Privacy Policy.

Access DC is powered by the Okta access management platform. Okta Privacy Policy.

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This is a platform that presents DLCP data. The dashboards provide greater transparency, allowing customers to take a look at DLCP’s performance in these areas.

View Agency Performance Dashboard

Easily make payments for various services and fees online. Users can now make payments for fines resulting from Notice(s) of Infraction (NOI) issued for licensing infractions.

Pay Online

The DC Business Portal is the place where entrepreneurs can find all information related to start.grow, and maintain local businesses.

Apply for a Business License

Scout makes it easy to verify a business license. In order to operate legally in the District of Columbia, all businesses must be licensed. Scout allows you to check if a business entity has active license(s). You can search by license number, address, name, or category. Looking for a place to rent and need to verify the business of a potential landlord? You can also find out if your landlord is licensed by searching on Scout. 

Verify a Business License

Form and register all domestic and foreign filing entities online at CorpOnline. View a complete list of Corporation Services online at CorpOnline. 

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