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District of Columbia Certificate of Good Standing

In District of Columbia, the document is a Certificate of Good Standing, issued by the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. The District of Columbia state fee is $50. Our total is $75, with the state fee included.

Fees last checked Oct 2, 2026

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.

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75USD

State processing time

Immediate (online)

Requesters often want it dated within

90 days

Online

Yes

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Why you need it

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.

How it works

The District of Columbia process

District of Columbia typically processes requests immediately (online; state processing time, not guaranteed).

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Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Good Standing in District of Columbia.

Issuing officeDC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Official document nameCertificate of Good Standing
Alternate namesCertificate of Compliance
Requesters often want it dated within90 days
Online availableYes
NotesDC also requires a Clean Hands certification for some uses.
Official sources

The District of Columbia state fee above matches the state's own published fee, last checked Oct 2, 2026; our total comes from the same data checkout charges from. The DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection sets the fee and processing time; its site has the current figures.

How long does a District of Columbia certificate take?

District of Columbia typically processes requests immediately (online; state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, not by us.

How much is a District of Columbia certificate of good standing?

A District of Columbia Certificate of Good Standing costs $75 through GetGoodStanding.com, with the District of Columbia state filing fee included.

FAQ

District of Columbia Certificate of Good Standing, asked & answered.

What is the District of Columbia certificate of good standing called?
District of Columbia issues it as a Certificate of Good Standing, from the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Related names you may see: Certificate of Compliance.
Will I get a PDF or a paper District of Columbia certificate?
An emailed PDF. The DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection issues the District of Columbia certificate electronically, and we email you the PDF as soon as the state provides it.
What can stop the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection from issuing it?
DC 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.
How recent does a District of Columbia Certificate of Good Standing need to be?
District of Columbia does not set an expiry; the bank, landlord or agency asking for it decides. For District of Columbia, requesters often want it dated within 90 days.
Neighbors

Operating in multiple states?

Many District of Columbia businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.

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