DLCA-2, Articles of Amendment of Domestic Limited Cooperative Association, is the District of Columbia form that the Corporations Division of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) uses to record a change to a limited cooperative association's articles of organization. A domestic limited cooperative association completes it when it has adopted an amendment and wants a Certificate of Amendment. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The agency publishes the original PDF, and it receives filings by mail or through its CorpOnline site.
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What is DLCA-2?
DLCA-2, Articles of Amendment of Domestic Limited Cooperative Association, is the District of Columbia form that a domestic limited cooperative association uses to amend its articles of organization and apply to the Corporations Division for a Certificate of Amendment.
The District of Columbia Government's Corporations Division, part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), issues the form. The printed title on the PDF reads "Articles of Amendment for Domestic Limited Cooperative Association", and the version printed on it is Form DLCA-2, Ver. 4, September 2023. Under the form's entity type and authority heading, the cited authority for a domestic limited cooperative association is § 29–1004.07.
The form is filed under the provisions of Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act). It contains a short statement and five entries: the association name, the date the initial articles were filed, the text of each amendment adopted, an effective date, and the name and signature of the Governor or Authorized Person.
A filing fee applies. The form does not print an amount; it refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the agency.
The form amends articles that already exist. It does not create an association and does not deal with licenses.
Who needs to file DLCA-2?
A domestic limited cooperative association in the District of Columbia files DLCA-2 when it wants to amend its articles of organization. The form's own wording is "Use this form to amend articles of organization for a domestic limited cooperative association."
Who signs: the form asks for the name (line 5) and signature (line 5A) of the Governor or Authorized Person. Signing is an agreement that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties, including a fine and imprisonment of up to 180 days, or both, under DCOC § 22-2405.
Who should look elsewhere: the form is written for domestic limited cooperative associations. Its title and entity-type heading do not cover other kinds of entities, so other entity types need the form the Corporations Division publishes for them.
The form also does not take the place of a license application. It only amends the articles of an association that is already organized.
When to file DLCA-2
File DLCA-2 once the association has adopted an amendment to its articles, since line 3 asks for the text of each amendment adopted. No separate due date is printed on the form.
Have the date the initial articles were filed ready for line 2. Line 4 is the Effective Date entry, where you state when the amendment is to take effect.
If you file by mail, include the required payment with the form. The fee is set in the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the Corporations Division, so check it before you send the filing.
Documents you need
- A statement of the text of each amendment adopted, only if you do not enter the full text on line 3; the form says you may attach a statement.
How to fill out DLCA-2
Confirm the form fits your entity
DLCA-2 amends the articles of organization of a domestic limited cooperative association. The entity type and authority heading cites § 29–1004.07.
Enter the association name
On line 1, Association Name, enter the name of the domestic limited cooperative association whose articles you are amending.
Enter the initial articles filing date
On line 2, enter the date the association's initial articles were filed.
State each amendment adopted
On line 3, enter the text of each amendment adopted. The form allows you to attach a statement if the text does not fit.
Set the effective date
On line 4, Effective Date, enter the date the amendment is to take effect.
Name the Governor or Authorized Person
On line 5, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who signs for the association.
Sign the form
On line 5A, the Governor or Authorized Person signs. Signing means you agree that false statements can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check each entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Prepare the payment and send the filing through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit DLCA-2
The Corporations Division of DLCP accepts filings by mail or, for many corporate filings, online.
- By mail: send the completed form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
- Online: the form says many corporate filings are available through the CorpOnline site at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov. Sign in with Access DC to proceed. Online filings are paid by credit card.
- Questions: call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
The filing fee is not printed on the form. The Corporate Fee Schedule is posted online by the agency; check it for the current amount.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the form without the required payment; the form says to mail all forms and required payment to the Corporations Division.
- Sending a mailed filing to a street address instead of the Corporations Division's PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
- Leaving line 2 blank instead of entering the date the association's initial articles were filed.
- Writing on line 3 that an amendment is attached but not attaching the statement of the text of each amendment adopted.
- Submitting the form without the signature of the Governor or Authorized Person on line 5A, or with a name on line 5 that does not match the signer.
- Using DLCA-2 for an entity other than a domestic limited cooperative association; the form is limited to that entity type.
- Signing without checking that every statement is true; the form warns that a false statement can bring criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DLCA-2 used for?
DLCA-2 is used by a domestic limited cooperative association in the District of Columbia to amend its articles of organization. By filing it, the association applies to the Corporations Division for a Certificate of Amendment under Title 29 of the D.C. Code.
Is DLCA-2 an application for a DC business license?
No. DLCA-2 only amends the articles of an existing domestic limited cooperative association and applies for a Certificate of Amendment. The form does not mention licenses, so look to DLCP for any license your business needs.
Who signs DLCA-2?
The Governor or Authorized Person signs on line 5A and prints their name on line 5. By signing, they agree that anyone who makes a false statement can face criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405, including imprisonment of up to 180 days.
Is there a fee to file DLCA-2?
Yes. The form shows a filing fee and refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online, but it prints no amount. Check that schedule for the current figure. Online filings are paid by credit card, and mailed filings must include the required payment.
Where do I mail Form DLCA-2?
Mail it, with the required payment, to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. The Corporations Division's phone number on the form is (202) 442-4432.
Can I file DLCA-2 online?
The form says many corporate filings are available online through CorpOnline at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov, where you sign in with Access DC. It does not say which filings are offered, so check CorpOnline for this amendment.
What do I put on line 3 of DLCA-2?
Enter the text of each amendment adopted. If the text is too long for the line, the form says you may attach a statement instead. Line 2 separately asks for the date the association's initial articles were filed.
Can I fill out DLCA-2 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. On FillingPDF you can fill out the PDF online and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of DLCP and does not file the form: you send it to the Corporations Division by mail or through CorpOnline.
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