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Washington D.C. Construction Licensing

Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Washington D.C..

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Washington D.C. Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

District of Columbia Basic Business License - Asbestos Abatement Business

Agency:

District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Business Licensing Division

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$962.50
Due:	Biennially by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. Renewals can be filed as early as 75 days prior to the expiration date.

Agency:	District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Business and Professional Licensing Administration - Business Licensing Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:	Yes
Insurance Requirements:	For Class A licenses: $2,500,000 in general liability insurance coverage, Class B licenses: $1,500,000, Class C or G licenses: $500,000 per occurance and $1,000,000 in aggregate, Class H licenses: $500,000 in general liability insurance coverage.
Bond Requirements:	There is no bond requirement for this license.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?	Yes

Agency:	Government of District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment - Lead Safe and Healthy Housing Division - Lead Compliance Branch
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:	No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?	No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:	Successfully complete an initial EPA-accredited, DOEE-accredited, or accredited by an EPA-approved state leadbased paint inspector and risk assessor training course; Successfully complete any required refresher training course(s) for risk assessors; Document completion of the courses by submitting certificates to DOEE; Provide documentation of one (1) of the following: A bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in a related field, such as lead, asbestos, or other environmental hazard identification or remediation work, or in construction; An associate degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field, such as lead, asbestos, or other environmental hazard identification or remediation work, or in construction; A high school diploma or its equivalent, and at least three (3) years of experience in a related field, such as lead, asbestos, or other environmental hazard identification or remediation work, or in construction; Certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, or registered architect, or as another environmental or construction-related professional; Demonstrate the applicant’s skills are directly transferable to the job activities a risk assessor is typically engaged in, and unless provided with a DOEE waiver** for this requirement, provide a list of ten (10) different addresses where the applicant has conducted work while certified as a lead-based paint inspector, which shall include the following information: Address of each property, including unit number if applicable; Type of activity conducted at each property, such as an XRF survey, paint chip sampling, dust sampling, or soil sampling; Date each activity took place; and Signature of supervisor or other name of senior management who confirms that each activity provided took place as described by the applicant; Pass the third-party certification exam offered by DOEE, if a passing test score is not provided from an EPAaccredited, DOEE-accredited, or accredited by an EPA approved state; Pass the DOEE-administered exam, that tests the applicant’s knowledge of the District’s relevant legal requirements pertaining to the relevant discipline

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$654.50
Original Ink:	Not required
Notarization Required?:	Not required
How to Apply:	Domestic Applicants: Register your business entity with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Register with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Register with the Office of the Zoning Administrator. Apply for a license using the Basic Business License Online Application Foreign Applicants: Foreign qualify your business entity with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Register with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Register with the Office of the Zoning Administrator. (only if operating an office location in the District) Apply for a license using the Basic Business License Online Application
Required Attachments:	Certificate of Liability Insurance Certificate of Occupancy (if located within the District) 3 contract/receipts samples that adhere to DC Municipal Regulations § 17-3905 Notice of Business Tax Registration

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$654.50
Due:	Biennially by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. Renewals can be filed as early as 75 days prior to the expiration date.
Required Attachments:	Certificate of Liability Insurance Certificate Holder is: Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Police Criminal History Report Police Criminal History Report (Form PD-70) All applicants for a Basic Business License for the Home Improvement Contractor category must provide a certified copy of his/her Police Criminal History Report from the jurisdiction of residence. A resident of the District of Columbia may obtain a Police Criminal History Report (PD-70) from the DC Metropolitan Police Department, Police Criminal History Report Division, 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 3055, Washington, DC 20001. Call (202) 727-4245 for details. A non-resident shall obtain this report from the jurisdiction in which he/she resides. All partners in a partnership and the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer of a corporation must provide a Police Criminal History Report. The report must be no older than 30 days from the time of application. Please provide court documentation/dispositions regarding any criminal convictions(s) to avoid delay in the review of your application. Designation Letter Surety Bond - Home Improvement Surety Bond All applicants for a Basic Business License for the Home Improvement Contractor category must post a Surety Bond in the amount of twenty-five thousand ($25,000) for the duration of the two-year license period. The Surety Bond may be issued by an authorized insurance carrier, or the applicant may post a cash bond with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Three (3) Contract Samples All applicants for a Basic Business License for the Home Improvement Contractor category must submit two (2) pre-printed Contracts in at least triplicate, on the form which shall comply with existing regulations pursuant to Code and DC Municipal Regulations.

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$99 license fee due after application is approved

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$99 license fee due after application is approved

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Washington D.C. Construction Licensing

Company Licenses

Washington D.C. Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

District of Columbia Basic Business License - Asbestos Abatement Business

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Basic Business License - General Contractor/Construction Manager

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Basic Business License - Home Improvement Contractor

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Electrical Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Gasfitter Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Plumbing Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Plumbing/Gasfitter Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Individual Licenses

Washington D.C. Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

District of Columbia Apprentice Electrician License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Apprentice Gasfitter License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Apprentice Plumber License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Apprentice Plumber/Gasfitter License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Apprentice Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Asbestos Supervisor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Asbestos Worker License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Journeyman Electrician License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Journeyman Gasfitter License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Journeyman Plumber License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Lead Risk Assessor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Master Electrician License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Master Gasfitter License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Master Plumber License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

District of Columbia Master Plumber/Gasfitter License