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Reinstate an LLC in District of Columbia

District of Columbia lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement.

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Company statusSTATEDistrict of ColumbiaCALLEDReinstatementSTATE FEE$300.002FORMGN-53OFFICIAL PAGES CHECKED3LAST CHECKEDNov 14, 2026

Can you reinstate an LLC in District of Columbia?

Yes. In the District of Columbia, a filing entity that the Mayor has dissolved administratively may apply to the Mayor for reinstatement. 1

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What it costs in District of Columbia

$300.00District of Columbia state fee 2
$199our preparation fee, plus state fees

We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.

How reinstatement works in District of Columbia

  1. Catch up on filings

    To be reinstated in the District of Columbia, the entity must pay all fees and penalties due at dissolution and those that would have come due while it was dissolved. 1

  2. Tax clearance

    The D.C. reinstatement statute lists what the application must state: the entity name, principal office and registered agent, the dissolution date, and that the grounds were cured. The list names no tax clearance. 1

  3. File the application

    The District of Columbia application is Form GN-5, Reinstatement of Domestic Filing Entity. The form gives a mailing address for forms and payment. 3

  4. Pay the state fee

    The District of Columbia charges $300.00 for a domestic limited liability company's reinstatement after administrative dissolution. 2

  5. Check the name

    The District of Columbia application gives the entity's name at the time of dissolution and, if needed, a different name that satisfies the name rules in 29-103.01. 1

What reinstatement does

In the District of Columbia, reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the entity resumes as if the dissolution never occurred, with one exception for people who relied on it. 1

More details for District of Columbia

The District of Columbia reinstatement application must state the address of the entity's principal office and the name and address of its registered agent. 1

RA Inc (RAI) is the registered agent of record for our registered agent service.

What we do for your District of Columbia filing

For $199 + state fees we confirm what District of Columbia requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.

Reinstate or start a new LLC?

A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.

What to have ready

  • The company name exactly as registered
  • The state of formation
  • The last year the company filed a report with the state

Common questions

What does District of Columbia charge to reinstate an LLC?

The District of Columbia charges $300.00 for a domestic limited liability company's reinstatement after administrative dissolution. 2

Does District of Columbia need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?

The D.C. reinstatement statute lists what the application must state: the entity name, principal office and registered agent, the dissolution date, and that the grounds were cured. The list names no tax clearance. 1

Will my LLC keep its name in District of Columbia?

The District of Columbia application gives the entity's name at the time of dissolution and, if needed, a different name that satisfies the name rules in 29-103.01. 1

Does reinstatement in District of Columbia reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?

In the District of Columbia, reinstatement takes effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the entity resumes as if the dissolution never occurred, with one exception for people who relied on it. 1

What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a District of Columbia reinstatement?

$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.

Also in District of Columbia

Sources 3 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
  1. District of Columbia: what the state calls it, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does, registered agent code.dccouncil.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
  2. District of Columbia: state fee dlcp.dc.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
  3. District of Columbia: the application dlcp.dc.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026

Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.

This page explains District of Columbia’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.

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