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To operate a legitimate and compliant DC business, licensing and registration are required.
The majority of businesses in the District are organized or registered with the DCRA's Corporations Division. Many have one or more Basic Business Licenses issued by DCRA's Business Licensing Division. Individual service providers, such as architects, engineers, and cosmetologists, are required to have a professional license issued by DCRA's Occupational and Professional Licensing Division. Additionally, some local businesses apply to be considered Certified Business Enterprises, which are preferred vendors for District government procurement.
Basic Business License
Want to learn if a business is licensed? Visit our Business License Verification website for immediate access to license and the associated public license information.
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Corporations
Want to learn if a business is registered? Create a CorpOnline profile today for immediate access to public registration information.
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Professional Licenses
Want to learn if a person or business has a professional or occupational license? Visit the Professional License page and select the profession of your interest. In the upper left-hand corner, select 'Search Licensees' to begin your search.
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Certified Business Enterprise
Want to learn if a business is a District Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) – or locate CBEs by NIGP commodity codes for goods and services? The Department of Small and Local Business Development maintains a database of all certified local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises.
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