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Basic Business License Information:
Valet Parking
NAICS CODE: 812930
NAICS DESCRIPTION: This classification applies to owners or managers that take a vehicle in public space and park them, for profit or gain.
Endorsement Class: General Services and Repairs
Legal Authority: DC Code 47-2832.01; 47-2851 DC Municipal Regulations, Title 24, Chapter 6
| License Duration: Two (2) Years |
Category License Fee: $222.00 |
| License Available Online: No |
Application Fee: $70.00 |
| Online Processing Fee: N/A |
Endorsement Fee: $25.00 |
Payment Method
If applying in person, you can pay for your Basic Business License (BBL) by cash, check, money order, or credit card at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Business License Center, 941 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20002.
If applying by mail you can pay for your Basic Business License (BBL) by check or money order payable to "DC Treasurer" and submitted to:
Bank of America Lockbox Services
Attention: DC Government Wholesale Lockbox #91360
11333 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Application Requirements
All applicants for a Basic Business License must comply with the following DC Code requirements:
Basic Business License Application
To make sure you get your BBL as quickly as possible, you must submit a properly completed BBL EZ Form. All of your responses should be printed clearly in English.
Note on PDF Forms: To download and fill out BBL EZ form you should open the form and save to your desktop. We recommend you also rename the form as you save to your desktop. For most users, you should be able to save your work. If you cannot, you should print the form before closing.
Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance for Zoning Regulations
Before applying for your BBL, you'll need a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for the location where your business is conducted to demonstrate that your business does not conflict with building and zoning codes. (If your business is located in an office building, you may operate under the umbrella of the C of O issued to the owner of the building, as long as the C of O was issued for the entire building; check with your building owner or management company for the C of O holder name, number, and issue date.) If you have any questions about Certificates of Occupancy, please call the Building & Land Regulation Administration at (202) 442-4589.
Clean Hands CertificationYou'll also need to certify that you don't owe more than $100 to the District of Columbia government as a result of fees, penalties, interest, or taxes through completion of a Clean Hands form provided in your BBL application package.
Office of Tax & Revenue (OTR) Registration
Before applying for your BBL, you'll also need to register your business with OTR and submit a copy of your tax registration certificate with your application. If you're not already registered, simply complete and file a Combined Business Tax Registration Application (Form FR500). You get all the necessary forms and submit your application online at the Business this can also be done online at the Business Tax Service Center. For more information, please call the Tax Customer Center at (202) 727-4829.
Certified Letter
The applicant must certify that he or she has reviewed applicable District zoning laws and regulations and that his or her business is not required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
Insurance Certificate
You must submit an original insurance certificate with umbrella coverage of a minimum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) in full force and effect for the duration of the license period per DC Code and DC Municipal Regulations. The licensee is required to give written proof of advance notice to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Business License Division prior to the cancellation or lapse of the policy. District Department of Transportation Requirements
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has separate requirements for valet parking companies seeking to obtain a public space permit for valet staging areas. Please consult the DDOT website at www.ddot.dc.gov to review the application process. For more information, including assistance with completing the valet staging area application process, contact the DDOT Policy Branch at 202.671.2333. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE YOUR BASIC BUSINESS LICENSE PRIOR TO YOUR SUBMISSION OF THE VALET STAGING APPLICATION WITH DDOT.
If your business falls into one of the following categories, there are additional requirements for your BBL application, as described below.
Corporation Division Requirements
If you are a corporation, partnership or limited liability company you must be registered in the District and in good standing. For instructions on how to register, please go to DCRA Corporate Registration Information Center. For more information, please call the Corporation Division at (202) 442-4432.
Non-Resident of the District of Columbia (including Foreign Corporations)
If you are not a resident of the District of Columbia, you'll need to appoint a Resident Agent or an Attorney-in-Fact who lives or works in an office in the District, who will be the official recipient of any financial, process, or legal notices that we need to send to you. If you are not a DC resident, please complete the Certified Resident Agent Appointment Form.
Corporate Registered Agents
Every corporation needs to have a registered agent office in the District of Columbia. This office can but does not need to be the same as your place of business. Foreign corporations doing business in DC need to certify that their named registered agent is duly authorized to represent that corporation.
Trade Name Operative (Use of Fictitious Business Name)
If your business uses a Trade Name, you'll need to register the name with DCRA and indicate both the trade name and the official business name (including its corporation, LLC, or partnership classification) if applicable.
Other District or Federal Agencies Involved for this Basic Business License
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Additional Business Activities (BBL Endorsements)
If you conduct more than one business activity (endorsement type), you'll need to indicate those activities on your BBL application. You might have any number of additional business activities connected to this particular license endorsement including:
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Parking Facility
Requires a Basic Business License endorsement
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Parking Facility Attendant
Requires a Basic Business License endorsement
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Elevators
Requires a Certification endorsement
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Man Lifts
Requires a Certification endorsement
Special Notes: If your business includes any of the above endorsement activities, you can get additional fact sheets and application forms by contacting DCRA's License Center at (202) 442-4311, or by email at bbl.infocenter@dc.gov.
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