Form DLCA-4 is the statement a domestic limited cooperative association submits to the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division, to apply for a Certificate of Dissolution. The form states that dissolution has no effect on the entity's licensing or tax obligations, so questions about a DC business license or taxes are handled separately. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by DLCP, and filing follows the agency's channels.
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What is DLCA-4?
DLCA-4 Statement of Dissolution of Domestic Limited Cooperative Association is the District of Columbia form that a domestic limited cooperative association uses to apply for a Certificate of Dissolution and to state the dissolution, which is handled by the DLCP Corporations Division.
The printed heading reads "Statement of Dissolution for Domestic Limited Cooperative Association," Form DLCA-4, Ver. 4, September 2023. The form is issued under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act); the authority listed for this entity type is § 29–1012.11. By submitting it, the association applies for the certificate and makes the statement set out in the form.
The statement is short. It asks for the association name (line 1), the date the association's initial articles were filed (line 2), the date the association dissolved or will dissolve (line 3), a miscellaneous provision (line 4), and the name and signature of the governor or authorized person (lines 5 and 5A).
The form is limited in what it does. It states that the dissolution has no effect on the entity's licensing and/or tax obligations, and that it is the organization's responsibility to ensure compliance in those areas. It is the form for a domestic limited cooperative association, not for other entity types.
Who needs to file DLCA-4?
A domestic limited cooperative association in the District of Columbia that wants to dissolve uses Form DLCA-4. The form says to use it to dissolve a domestic limited cooperative association, and the entity type and authority printed on it are "Domestic Limited Cooperative Association: § 29–1012.11."
The form is signed by the governor or an authorized person of the association, whose name goes on line 5 and whose signature goes on line 5A. Signing means you agree that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties, including a fine and imprisonment, under DCOC § 22-2405.
Filing the form does not settle the association's other duties. The form states that the dissolution has no effect on the entity's licensing and/or tax obligations, and that the organization itself must ensure it complies with them. It is not the form for other kinds of entities; check DLCP's Corporations Division for the form that matches your entity type.
When to file DLCA-4
File Form DLCA-4 when the association is dissolving. Line 3 asks for "the date the association dissolved or will dissolve," so the form can report a dissolution that has already taken effect or one that is planned for a future date. The form prints no separate filing deadline.
Remember that the form states the dissolution has no effect on the entity's licensing and/or tax obligations. Those obligations are not ended by filing, and the organization is responsible for staying compliant in those areas. For questions about timing or status, the form lists the Corporations Division phone number, (202) 442-4432.
How to fill out DLCA-4
Confirm the entity type
Check that the form applies to you: it is for a domestic limited cooperative association, with authority listed as § 29–1012.11. Note the filing fee reference to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online.
Enter the association name
On line 1, Association Name, enter the name of the domestic limited cooperative association that is dissolving.
Enter the initial articles date
On line 2, enter the date the association's initial articles were filed.
Enter the dissolution date
On line 3, enter the date the association dissolved or will dissolve.
Complete the miscellaneous provision
Line 4 is headed Miscellaneous Provision. Enter there any provision you want included in the statement.
Enter the signer's name
On line 5, enter the name of the governor or authorized person who is making the statement.
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 the name, both dates and the signature, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and file it as described under How to submit.
How to submit DLCA-4
You can file Form DLCA-4 online through DLCP's CorpOnline site or by mail.
- Online: many corporate filings are available online. Go to https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov and sign in with Access DC to proceed. Online filings are paid by credit card.
- By mail: send the form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
A filing fee applies. The form tells you to refer to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount. For questions, call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the filing as the end of the association's licensing or tax duties; the form says dissolution has no effect on them and compliance remains the organization's responsibility.
- Submitting the form unsigned; line 5A requires the signature of the governor or authorized person.
- Leaving out the required payment when mailing; the form says to mail all forms and required payment to the Corporations Division.
- Mailing the form to a street address instead of PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300, the address printed on the form.
- Using DLCA-4 for an entity that is not a domestic limited cooperative association.
- Entering a date on line 3 that does not say whether the association dissolved or will dissolve on that date, or omitting the line 2 date of the initial articles.
- Signing with information you know is false; signers agree to criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DLCA-4 used for?
Form DLCA-4 is the statement a domestic limited cooperative association files with the DLCP Corporations Division to apply for a Certificate of Dissolution. It reports the association name, the date of its initial articles and the date it dissolved or will dissolve.
Does dissolving the association end its DC business license or taxes?
No. The form states that the dissolution has no effect on the entity's licensing and/or tax obligations, and that it is the organization's responsibility to ensure compliance in those areas. Filing DLCA-4 does not by itself resolve a DC business license or tax account.
Can I file DLCA-4 online?
Yes. The form says many corporate filings are available online through CorpOnline at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov; sign in with Access DC. Online filings are paid by credit card. You can also mail the form with payment to the Corporations Division.
Where do I mail Form DLCA-4?
Mail the form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. For questions, call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
Is there a fee to file DLCA-4?
Yes, a filing fee applies. The form tells you to refer to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the current amount. Mailed filings go with the required payment; online filings are paid by credit card.
Who signs Form DLCA-4?
The governor or authorized person of the association. Enter the name on line 5 and sign on line 5A. By signing you agree that anyone who makes a false statement can face criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Can the dissolution date be in the future?
Yes. Line 3 asks for the date the association dissolved or will dissolve, so it accepts either a past date or a planned future date. The form prints no separate filing deadline.
Can I fill out DLCA-4 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the fillable PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with DLCP; you submit it through CorpOnline or by mail.
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