Form DGCA-3, Statement of Dissolution for Domestic General Cooperative Association, is the form a domestic general cooperative association uses to apply to the District of Columbia Corporations Division, part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), for a Certificate of Dissolution. The form states that dissolving has no effect on the entity's licensing or tax obligations, so any DC business license and tax duties remain the organization's responsibility. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by DLCP.
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What is DGCA-3?
Form DGCA-3, Statement of Dissolution for Domestic General Cooperative Association is the District of Columbia form on which a domestic general cooperative association applies for a Certificate of Dissolution and submits the statement required for that purpose to the Corporations Division of the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP).
The form is filed under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act). The authority printed for this entity type is § 29–934. The version printed on the form is Ver. 4, September 2023.
The form has five numbered items:
- Item 1: the association name.
- Item 2: the date of issuance of the certificate of incorporation.
- Item 3: the statement that the association has been directed to dissolve by a vote of 2/3 of the entire membership in a regular or special meeting.
- Item 4: the statement that the association's assets shall be distributed according to § 29-934.
- Items 5 and 5A: the name and signature of the Governor or Authorized Person.
A filing fee applies. The form refers to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount.
The form is limited to ending the association's existence as a domestic general cooperative association. It says in its opening lines that the dissolution has no effect on an entity's licensing and/or tax obligations, and that ensuring compliance in those areas is the organization's responsibility.
Who needs to file DGCA-3?
A domestic general cooperative association registered in the District of Columbia that has decided to dissolve uses Form DGCA-3. The form is written for this entity type, with § 29–934 printed as its authority, and it records that the association was directed to dissolve by a vote of 2/3 of the entire membership in a regular or special meeting.
The statement must be signed by the Governor or an Authorized Person of the association, whose name is entered in item 5 and whose signature goes in item 5A. The signer agrees that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405, which the form describes as a fine, imprisonment up to 180 days, or both.
Do not treat the form as a way to close out licensing or taxes. The form states that the dissolution has no effect on the entity's licensing and/or tax obligations, and the organization must make sure it complies in those areas separately.
When to file DGCA-3
File Form DGCA-3 once the association has been directed to dissolve by a vote of 2/3 of the entire membership in a regular or special meeting, because item 3 of the form states that vote. No separate due date is printed on the form.
Because the form does not end licensing or tax obligations, any deadlines for those matters are separate from this filing, and the form leaves compliance in those areas to the organization. For questions about timing or the filing itself, the form lists the Corporations Division phone number, (202) 442-4432.
How to fill out DGCA-3
Confirm the form fits your entity
Form DGCA-3 is for a domestic general cooperative association that is dissolving. Check the printed entity type and authority, § 29–934, before you start.
Enter the association name
In item 1, enter the association name. Use the name under which the association is registered with the Corporations Division.
Enter the incorporation certificate date
In item 2, enter the date of issuance of the certificate of incorporation.
Review the membership vote statement
Item 3 states that the association has been directed to dissolve by a vote of 2/3 of the entire membership in a regular or special meeting. Make sure that is true before you sign.
Review the asset distribution statement
Item 4 states that the association's assets shall be distributed according to § 29-934. No entry is needed beyond the printed statement.
Enter the signer's name
In item 5, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who is signing for the association.
Sign the statement
The Governor or Authorized Person signs in item 5A. The signer agrees that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check each item, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package, with the required payment, and submit it through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit DGCA-3
The form gives two channels: mail and the DLCP online filing site.
- By mail: send all forms 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 online. Go to the CorpOnline site at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov and sign in with Access DC to proceed. Online filings are paid by credit card.
A filing fee applies. The form does not print the amount and points to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by DLCP. You can also 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
- Assuming dissolution closes out licensing or taxes; the form states it has no effect on the entity's licensing and/or tax obligations.
- Submitting the form without the 2/3 membership vote that item 3 states, taken in a regular or special meeting.
- Leaving item 5A unsigned, or having someone other than the Governor or an Authorized Person sign.
- Using Form DGCA-3 for another entity type; it is written for a domestic general cooperative association, with § 29–934 as its authority.
- Mailing the form without the required payment, when the form says to mail all forms and required payment together.
- Mailing the form to a street address instead of PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300.
- Leaving the date of issuance of the certificate of incorporation (item 2) blank.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DGCA-3 used for?
Form DGCA-3 is the Statement of Dissolution for Domestic General Cooperative Association. A domestic general cooperative association submits it to the DLCP Corporations Division to apply for a Certificate of Dissolution under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act).
Does dissolving a cooperative cancel my DC business license?
No. The form states that the dissolution has no effect on an entity's licensing and/or tax obligations. The organization is responsible for ensuring compliance in those areas, including any DC business license, separately from this filing.
What vote is needed to dissolve a general cooperative association?
Item 3 of the form states that the association has been directed to dissolve by a vote of 2/3 of the entire membership in a regular or special meeting. You confirm this statement by signing the form.
Who signs Form DGCA-3?
The Governor or an Authorized Person of the association signs in item 5A and prints their name in item 5. By signing, they agree that a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Can I file Form DGCA-3 online with DC?
The form says many corporate filings are available online through the CorpOnline site at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov, where you sign in with Access DC. Online filings are paid by credit card. You can also mail the form and payment to the Corporations Division.
Where do I mail Form DGCA-3?
Mail the form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. The Corporations Division phone number printed on the form is (202) 442-4432.
Is there a filing fee for Form DGCA-3?
Yes, a filing fee applies. The form does not print the amount; it refers to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by DLCP. Online filings are paid by credit card, and mailed filings go with the required payment.
Can I fill out Form DGCA-3 on FillingPDF and file it there?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of DLCP and does not file the form; you submit it by mail or through the DLCP CorpOnline channels.
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