Education about Washington D.C. Certified Copies
What are Washington D.C. certified copies?
Washington D.C. certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Corporations Division. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.
The District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Corporations Division issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.
What documents can be certified?
You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:
- Articles of formation
- Articles of amendment
- Certificate of authority
- Mergers
- Annual filings, such as annual reports
- Fictitious name or DBA registration
- Dissolution and withdrawals
Where can I obtain Washington D.C. certified copies?
Only the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Corporations Division can issue Washington D.C. certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.
District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Corporations DivisionPhysical Address:
1100 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Mailing Address:
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection Corporations Division, PO Box 92300
Washington, DC 20090
Phone: (202) 442-4432
Website: https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/corporations
Name Search: https://corponline.dcra.dc.gov/Home.aspx/Landing
Online Filing: https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov/Home.aspx/Landing
Email: dlcp@dc.gov
