# Form a limited partnership in District of Columbia

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/limited-partnership/district-of-columbia
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

District of Columbia charges $99 for the Certificate of Limited Partnership (DLP-1). We prepare it, your general partners sign it, and we file it with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (Corporations Division).

## District of Columbia details

- Certificate of Limited Partnership (DLP-1): $99
- Expedited processing (3 business days): $50
- Limited partnership annual report: $300 every 2 years

[Filing office: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (Corporations Division)](https://boss.dc.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1620021)

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$99 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to form a limited partnership in District of Columbia?

The state charges $99. With our Basic package, the total is $99.

LP or LLC?

In an LP, general partners run the business and are personally liable for its debts, and limited partners invest. An LLC protects every owner, so most small businesses pick one. LPs suit funds and family holdings.

Who signs it?

Every general partner signs the certificate. We send it to them to sign before we file.

Who approves it?

The DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (Corporations Division). We submit it there for you and send you copies of what comes back.