DC Business License Registration

District of Columbia corporation search by Find-a-Company

You need to register a new Business License in the District of Columbia. If a Business License is registered in the District of Columbia, you can look it up at the District of Columbia Secretary of State. Business and Business License registrations in the District of Columbia are the responsibility of the Secretary of State.

Dissolution of a Business License is also handled by the Secretary of State.


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.

  • Name of Business License
  • District of Columbia Registration Number
  • District of Columbia Registration Status
  • Mailing Address in the District of Columbia
  • Registered Agent for Business License
  • Agent Mailing Address
  • Phone Contact Number

“If you're passionate about something and you work hard, then I think you will be successful.” — Pierre Omidyar, Ebay founder and chairman