D.C. Dept. of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Today we pause, remember, and honor those who served and sacrificed.

Ready to start your own business in DC? Learn the process at a @dcpl library this June!

Consumer tip: Always check the numbers! #️⃣⛽️ Make sure the sign price matches the pump, and confirm the meter starts at 0.00. ✅

A fresh week calls for fresh tips. DLCP’s Weights & Measures Team has your back at the pump. 🌟⛽

2 Days Until Fireworks Stand Licensing Opens! 🎆🔥 The countdown is on. Get your documents ready and be prepared to apply as soon as the season opens. Learn more: dlcp.dc.gov/fireworks

Stay informed and in control—our Owners Bill of Rights outlines the standards every towing company must follow in the District. Share this post with a friend and fellow driver to help them stay protected too. 🔗tinyurl.com/TowedVehicle

Happy Small Business Week, DC! 🎉 We asked first-year entrepreneurs about their experiences launching a business in the District — what motivated them 💡, what helped most 🤝, and what they’d tell others beginning their journey.

📍 We’ve expanded our schedule with a new stop at @LEDCMetro! Get expert business support during BRC’s Business Diagnostic Check‑Ins. 💼✨ 📅 Check the full calendar and find your nearest location.

Building a business in DC? We’ve got you! DLCP is offering one‑on‑one help (Amharic language assistance available!) to walk you through business registration, licensing, permits, Clean Hands, and short‑term rental rules. 📅Friday, May 8 | 2PM - 4:30 PM 📍7420 Georgia Ave NW

Last week’s Spring Financial Speed Coaching was a success! 🌸 Entrepreneurs came ready to learn, connect, and level up their financial strategy. We’re keeping the momentum going for Small Business Week — join the BRC for more opportunities to grow your business! 💼✨

Upgrade your tools, sharpen your strategy, and build smarter with DLCP’s Business Resource Center.🧰 🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/DLCPBRC

In celebration of April being Architecture Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Ronnie McGhee of @RMcArchitects ! Catch the full story on our DLCP HUB | 🔗 dlcp.dc.gov/blog

See the sticker. Trust the gas. ⛽🤝

🌱 Come Grow With Us! We’re seeking a Legislative Affairs Specialist! 🔗tinyurl.com/dlcpcareers

Before you fuel up, we make sure the tank is clean. ✨ DLCP's Weights and Measures Team checks for water in gas station storage tanks to protect your engine and your wallet. ✅

We’ve added even more partners ! 🌼 Join DLCP's BRC for a speed‑coaching event connecting you with experts from government agencies, banks, and community partners. 📅 April 29 | Doors open 9:30 AM | Sessions 10:00 AM–1:00 PM 📍 1110 Oak Dr SE Sign up🔗 tinyurl.com/SpringBizCoach…

Fueling up in the District? We’ve got your back. Our inspectors verify every pump. ⛽ 👍 Like and follow to catch our “At the Pump” video series! #ConsumerProtection

Today, DLCP joins the District in honoring DC’s Emancipation Day—a moment to reflect on freedom, progress, and community. Our offices are closed today. We look forward to serving you tomorrow!

🤝 Behind every second chance is a support system. Meet a DLCP Business Resource Center (BRC) alum whose entrepreneurial journey shows what’s possible when barriers are removed & potential is empowered. 🚀✨ Check out @orca_dc for more returning citizen resources.

We’re looking for an Attorney Advisor ready to help shape meaningful, people‑centered policy. If you thrive on thoughtful analysis, clear guidance, and work that truly makes a difference, this could be your next chapter. Apply today! 🔗 tinyurl.com/dlcpcareers