Form DNP-7 is the Articles of Dissolution by Incorporators and Directors of Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, issued by the Corporations Division of the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). A majority of the incorporators or directors of a nonprofit corporation that has not admitted members or has not commenced business uses it to apply for a Certificate of Dissolution. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by DLCP.
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What is DNP-7?
DNP-7 Articles of Dissolution by Incorporators and Directors of Domestic NP Corporation (Form DNP-7, Ver. 4, September 2023) is the District of Columbia form on which a majority of the incorporators or directors of a domestic nonprofit corporation apply for a Certificate of Dissolution.
The Corporations Division of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) issues the form. The authority printed on it for a domestic nonprofit corporation is § 29–412.01, under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act).
The form is short. You give the name of the corporation, the date of its incorporation and the effective date. You then rely on statements 4A to 4E: a membership corporation has not admitted any members; the corporation has not commenced business; no debt of the corporation remains unpaid; net assets remaining after winding up have been distributed to members, if members were admitted, except as the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise; and a majority of the incorporators or directors authorized the dissolution. The Governor or Authorized Person prints a name on line 5 and signs on line 5A.
A filing fee applies; the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount. Signing the form means you accept that a false statement can bring criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Who needs to file DNP-7?
A majority of the incorporators or directors of a domestic nonprofit corporation use Form DNP-7 when the corporation has not admitted members or has not commenced business and they want to dissolve it. The form states this scope in its opening line.
Before you sign, check that the corporation fits the statements on the form:
- If it is a membership corporation, it has not admitted any members (4A).
- It has not commenced business (4B).
- No debt of the corporation remains unpaid (4C).
- Any remaining net assets have been distributed to members, if members were admitted, unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise (4D).
- A majority of the incorporators or directors authorized the dissolution (4E).
The form is for corporations that fit this description. If the corporation does not, the statements cannot truthfully be made, and the form says that anyone who makes a false statement can face criminal penalties. The person who signs on line 5A is identified on the form as the Governor or Authorized Person, whose name goes on line 5.
When to file DNP-7
File Form DNP-7 once a majority of the incorporators or directors have authorized the dissolution (statement 4E) and the other statements on the form are true for the corporation. The form prints no filing deadline.
Line 3 asks for the effective date, so decide that date before you complete the form. Line 2 asks for the date the corporation was incorporated. The form does not state a processing time; for questions about a filing, call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
Documents you need
- Payment of the filing fee, enclosed when you mail the form or paid by credit card when you file online; the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount.
How to fill out DNP-7
Enter the corporation's name
On line 1, write the name of the corporation as it is registered in the District of Columbia.
Enter the date of incorporation
On line 2, enter the date the corporation was incorporated.
Enter the effective date
On line 3, enter the effective date of the dissolution that you want the filing to carry.
Review statements 4A through 4E
Read each statement: no members admitted (4A), business not commenced (4B), no unpaid debt (4C), net assets distributed (4D) and majority authorization (4E). Sign only if they are true for the corporation.
Enter the Governor or Authorized Person
On line 5, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who signs for the corporation.
Sign on line 5A
The Governor or Authorized Person signs on line 5A. Signing means you agree that a false statement can lead to criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every line, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Prepare the required payment and file through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit DNP-7
You can file Form DNP-7 by mail or, where the filing is offered there, online through CorpOnline.
- 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: the form notes that many corporate filings are available online. Go to https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov and sign in with Access DC. Online filings are paid by credit card.
A filing fee applies. The form directs you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the current amount. The Corporations Division can be reached at (202) 442-4432.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the DLCP channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the form without the required payment; the mailing instruction asks for all forms and required payment to be sent together.
- Signing when a statement is not true, such as unpaid debts (4C) or no authorization by a majority of incorporators or directors (4E); false statements can bring criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
- Using Form DNP-7 for a corporation that has both admitted members and commenced business; the form covers one that has not admitted members or has not commenced business.
- Leaving line 3, the effective date, or line 2, the date of incorporation, blank.
- Omitting the name on line 5 or the signature on line 5A of the Governor or Authorized Person.
- Mailing the form to any address other than PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300 when you choose to file by mail.
- Paying by check for an online filing; the form says online filings are paid by credit card.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DNP-7 used for?
Form DNP-7 is used to apply for a Certificate of Dissolution for a domestic nonprofit corporation in the District of Columbia. A majority of its incorporators or directors file it when the corporation has not admitted members or has not commenced business.
Who can file the DC DNP-7 Articles of Dissolution?
A majority of the incorporators or directors of a domestic nonprofit corporation that has not admitted members or has not commenced business. The form includes a statement that a majority authorized the dissolution, and the Governor or Authorized Person signs it.
Where do I mail Form DNP-7?
Mail the form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. You can also call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432.
Can I file Form DNP-7 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. Online filings are paid by credit card. Confirm there that this filing is offered.
Is there a fee to file Form DNP-7?
Yes. A filing fee applies, and the form tells you to refer to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount. By mail you send the required payment with the form; online filings are paid by credit card.
What happens if I sign Form DNP-7 with false information?
The form warns that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties, including imprisonment up to 180 days, under DCOC § 22-2405. Sign only if statements 4A to 4E are true.
Can I fill out Form DNP-7 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 online through the DLCP channels.
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