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District of Columbia

Opening in District of Columbia means clearing a state layer and, in most counties, a local one. First-year license and permit costs for a single site typically land between $1,200 and $3,800, with the longest item taking about 3 weeks.

Opening in District of Columbia means clearing a state layer and, in most counties, a local one. First-year license and permit costs for a single site typically land between $1,200 and $3,800, with the longest item taking about 3 weeks.

Typical first-year fees

$1,200 - $3,800

$1,200 - $3,800

Slowest item

3 weeks

3 weeks

Region

United States

United States

Who issues what

District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control; District of Columbia Department of Health; District of Columbia Secretary of State; District of Columbia Department of Revenue

District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control; District of Columbia Department of Health; District of Columbia Secretary of State; District of Columbia Department of Revenue

The local layer

Most requirements sit at state level, with a single county health permit and a city business registration on top.

Most requirements sit at state level, with a single county health permit and a city business registration on top.

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