Form DLCA-5 is the statement the Corporations Division of the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) uses to end the existence of a domestic limited cooperative association. It applies to an association that has already dissolved and completed winding up, and it asks the Division for a Certificate of Termination. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The original form is published by DLCP, and filing follows the Division's mail and online channels.
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What is DLCA-5?
DLCA-5 Statement of Termination of Domestic Limited Cooperative Association is the District of Columbia Corporations Division form that lets a dissolved limited cooperative association that has completed winding up terminate its existence by applying for a Certificate of Termination.
The form is issued by the Corporations Division of the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). It is filed under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act), and the authority printed on it for the Domestic Limited Cooperative Association entity type is § 29–1012.12.
The statement is short. It asks for the association's name (line 1) and the date its initial articles were filed (line 2). Line 3 states that the association is terminated. Line 4 gives the name of the Governor or Authorized Person, and line 4A is that person's signature.
Signing carries a warning printed on the form: anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to 180 days, a fine, or both, under DCOC § 22-2405.
A filing fee applies. The form refers to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount, so check that schedule or call the Division before you pay. The form is a termination filing for an existing association, not an application for a new registration or permit.
Who needs to file DLCA-5?
The main users are dissolved domestic limited cooperative associations in the District of Columbia that have completed winding up and now want to terminate their existence. The form says it is used to allow exactly that.
- Who signs: the Governor or Authorized Person of the association. Line 4 asks for that person's name and line 4A for the signature.
- Who should not use it yet: an association that has not been dissolved, or has not finished winding up, is outside the purpose the form states.
- Entity type: the authority printed on the form is for a Domestic Limited Cooperative Association. The form does not say it covers other entity types.
The form does not describe who else may sign on the association's behalf, so do not assume that anyone beyond the Governor or Authorized Person can sign it.
When to file DLCA-5
File Form DLCA-5 after the limited cooperative association has dissolved and has completed winding up. That is the triggering event the form states: it is for a dissolved association that has finished winding up and wants to terminate its existence.
No separate filing deadline is printed on the form. The statement is a one-time filing, because its result is a Certificate of Termination. The form also does not give a processing time, so contact the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432 if you need to know how long a filing takes.
How to fill out DLCA-5
Confirm the entity type and fee
Check that your entity is a Domestic Limited Cooperative Association, the type printed with authority § 29–1012.12. The filing fee comes from the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online.
Enter the association name
On line 1, enter the association's name (Association Name).
Enter the initial articles date
On line 2, enter the date of filing of the association's initial articles.
Read the termination statement
Line 3 reads "The association is terminated." It is the statement you are making to the Corporations Division, so confirm it is accurate.
Enter the Governor's name
On line 4, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who is making the filing.
Sign on line 4A
The Governor or Authorized Person signs on line 4A. By signing, the person agrees that false statements can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check each line, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it with payment through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit DLCA-5
You can file Form DLCA-5 by mail or, as the form notes for many corporate filings, online through DLCP's CorpOnline site.
- 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.
- Online: go to https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov and sign in with Access DC. Online filings are paid by credit card.
- Questions: call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
A filing fee applies. The form points to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the current amount; the amount is not printed on the form. The form tells you to mail all forms with the required payment. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the DLCP channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing before the association has dissolved and completed winding up; the form is for a dissolved association that has finished winding up.
- Submitting the form without the signature of the Governor or Authorized Person on line 4A.
- Mailing the form without the required filing fee payment; the form says to mail all forms with the required payment.
- Sending the form 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.
- Signing without reading the false-statement warning; DCOC § 22-2405 allows criminal penalties for false statements.
- Using this form for an entity that is not a Domestic Limited Cooperative Association, the entity type named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DLCA-5 used for?
Form DLCA-5 is the DC Corporations Division form a dissolved domestic limited cooperative association uses to terminate its existence after completing winding up. By filing it, the association applies for a Certificate of Termination under Title 29 of the D.C. Code.
Is Form DLCA-5 a DC business license?
No. Form DLCA-5 is not a license application. It is a termination statement filed with the DLCP Corporations Division by a dissolved limited cooperative association that has completed winding up, and it applies for a Certificate of Termination.
Who signs Form DLCA-5?
The Governor or Authorized Person of the association signs on line 4A, and prints their name on line 4. The form warns that anyone who makes a false statement can face criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Where do I send Form DLCA-5?
Mail it with payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. You can also use the CorpOnline site at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov, signing in with Access DC.
Is there a fee to file Form DLCA-5?
Yes. A filing fee applies, and the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount. Online filings are paid by credit card. For questions, call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
When can an association file Form DLCA-5?
After it has dissolved and completed winding up. The form is meant for a dissolved limited cooperative association that has finished winding up and wants to terminate its existence. The form prints no separate deadline.
Can I fill out Form DLCA-5 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the 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 by mail or through CorpOnline with the required payment.
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