State website: dccouncil.washington.dc.us
State law reference for partnership regulation: District
of Columbia Code 1981, Title 41, Chapter 1A, Sections
151.1+. (Please see Revised Uniform Partnership Act).
Statement of Partnership Authority Registration: Filing
is optional, but mandatory if partnership intends to hold real
estate in its name. Initial registration is with the Secretary
of State. A certified copy must also be filed with the clerk
of any county in which the partnership owns real estate.
Partnership Authority registration fee: $150.00
State law reference for name registration: District of
Columbia Code 1981, Title 47, Sections 47-2855.2+.
Registration of business name requirements: Registration
is mandatory. The applicant must register with
the Department of Consumer and Regulatory affairs.
(Section 47-2855.2).
Business name registration fee: $50.00
Term of registration: None stated in statute.
Name requirements: None stated in statute.
Registration application requirements: The certificate
shall contain the name of the business, the
name of the owner(s), and the address of the person
conducting business. (Section 47-2855.2).
Publication requirements: None stated.
Office for registration:
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
941 N. Capitol St. NE
Washington DC, 20002