Application & Instructions For A Special Event License Code-214

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The following documents must be submitted along with your application for an “ABC” license:

A letter of authorization from the true and actual owner or designated agent of the property upon which

the event is to take place, giving permission to sell alcoholic beverages.

A completed FBI Stipulation Form LII-ABC-5, which must be notarized.

A copy of the Temporary Street/Alley Closing Permit, if applicable.

When submitting an application for an ABC license, the applicant or designee to manage the event must have a

completed criminal history report (PD-70). This report can be obtained from the Metropolitan Police Department

located at 300 Indiana Avenue, N.W. #3055. There is a five dollar ($5.00) charge. Finally, upon submission of the

required application/documents, The applicant must submit a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order,

payable to the D.C. Treasurer in the amount of $100.00 per event for a class “F” license, or $200.00 per event

for a class “G” license.

CORPORATION REGISTRATION

If a corporation intends to sponsor an event within the District of Columbia, it must first register with the Corpo-

rations Division, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Ten (10) working days are required to grant a

corporation authority to operate.

TAX REGISTRATION

New business and individuals such as vendors and solicitors must register for D.C. Sales Tax obligations. In

cooperation with the Office of Tax and Revenue, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs provides

registration services. This service is located at 941 North Capitol Street., N.E. 1 st floor #1100. For additional

information please call (202) 727-4829.

STREET CLOSING

Sponsors of events scheduled to be held in public streets or alleyways by private persons and organizations or

activities of a recreational, educational, civic or charitable nature must file an application for a temporary Street/

Alley closing. Contact the Special Events Coordinator, Office of Emergency Preparedness, 2000 14 th Street,

N.W., 8 th Floor. For additional information, please call (202) 727-3159.

CORPORATIONS DIVISION

Process, examines and certifies partnership agreements and incorporation documents for legality and adherence to

statutory requirements.

Located in the One Stop Business Center I st Floor, Room1100

(202) 442-4430

PERMIT PROCESSING DIVISION

Issues electrical, construction and plumbing, including the permit to erect a tent. Located in the One Stop Business

Center I st Floor, Room 1100

(202) 442-9455

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