District of Columbia Certificate of Good Standing
The District of Columbia issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (formerly DCRA). It confirms your DC-registered entity is current with biennial report filings and clean-hands compliance.
From
75USD
Typical TAT
Immediate (online)
Validity
90 days
Online
Yes
Choose your delivery option. All prices include the District of Columbia state filing fee.
Standard
Immediate (online)Online via DC CorpOnline portal
Common requests in District of Columbia
DC businesses need Certificates of Good Standing for federal contract bidding, banking relationships, and operating in other jurisdictions. Many federal agencies request DC certificates for D.C.-based contractors.
The District of Columbia process
Standard DC processing takes 3-5 business days. The state fee is $22.
DC Department of Licensing and Consumer ProtectionDC requires entities to obtain a Clean Hands certification, verifying no unpaid taxes or violations, as part of the Certificate of Good Standing process. Biennial reports are required.
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Operating in multiple states?
Many District of Columbia businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.