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Corporation · New filing · District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Authority: Corporations DivisionSource: dlcp.dc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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Corporations Division However, if a trade name is being used in DC, it must be registered and on record with Corporations Division.

Official filing path: https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov/Source: corponline.dlcp.dc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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You can register a trade name via BOSS (formerly CorpOnline). Online filers must pay by using a credit card.

First-time filing fee: $55.00Source: dlcp.dc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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Trade name registration application: $55.00

Continue to the official online filing service →Source: corponline.dlcp.dc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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You can register a trade name via BOSS (formerly CorpOnline). Online filers must pay by using a credit card.

Download the official filing form →Source: dlcp.dc.gov official record · retrieved 2026-09-03

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To register a new Trade Name, complete a TN-1 Trade Name Registration form.

Your next-step checklist

Use this as a preparation aid. Checking a box does not submit a filing or confirm acceptance.

Confirm the selected entity and filing authority above. Read the official new filing instructions and check the current fee before paying. Check the guide’s publication, renewal, and exception sections for any follow-up steps. Keep the authority’s receipt and accepted filing with your business records.

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