DC Business License Registration

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When starting a Business License, it needs to be registered with the Secretary of State of District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Secretary of State is responsible for keeping records on every Business License. Registration information about a Business License in the District of Columbia can be found by searching the District of Columbia Secretary of State.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is to dissolve a Business License that is no longer active.


Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate a Business License: District of Columbia Secretary of State

When you have your result, there will usually be several pieces of information about the Business License.

  • Business License Name
  • Business License ID Number
  • Company Status
  • Mailing Address in the District of Columbia
  • Agent of Service in the District of Columbia
  • Registered Agent Address
  • Telephone Contact

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