Form DLC-5, Statement of Authority for Domestic Limited Liability Company, is a District of Columbia Government form handled by the Corporations Division of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). A domestic limited liability company uses it to state the authority, or the limits on the authority, of the people who hold a position in the company. It is one of the corporate filings the DLCP Corporations Division accepts, alongside its other business-entity forms. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the form is filed with DLCP by mail or through its online system.
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What is DLC-5?
Form DLC-5, Statement of Authority for Domestic Limited Liability Company, is the District of Columbia Corporations Division form a domestic LLC uses to state the authority, or the limits on the authority, of persons who hold a position in the company.
The form says it is used to establish authority for all persons holding a position within the limited liability company. It is filed under Title 29 of the D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act), and the entity type and authority it lists is the Domestic Limited Liability Company, with the citation § 29–803.02.
The statement has two parts that matter in practice. Line 3 sets out the authority, or limitations on it, of all persons or of a specific person holding the position to do two things: (A) execute an instrument transferring real property held in the name of the company, and (B) enter into other transactions on behalf of, or otherwise act for or bind, the company. Line 4 gives the effective date.
A filing fee applies; the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the Corporations Division. The form is signed by the Governor or Authorized Person, who accepts that a false statement can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
The form is printed for domestic limited liability companies only. It is a Corporations Division filing and is separate from other DLCP licensing matters.
Who needs to file DLC-5?
A domestic limited liability company that wants to put on record the authority of the people who hold a position in the company files Form DLC-5. The form is addressed to the domestic filing entity named on line 1, and the entity type printed on it is Domestic Limited Liability Company.
Who signs: the form is signed on line 5A by the Governor or Authorized Person, whose name is printed on line 5. By signing, that person accepts that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
What the statement can cover: all persons holding a position, or one specific person holding it, on the two powers listed on line 3: executing an instrument that transfers real property held in the company's name, and entering into other transactions on the company's behalf or otherwise acting for or binding it.
The form names no other entity type. A company that is not a domestic limited liability company should check the Corporations Division's forms for its own entity type rather than use this one.
When to file DLC-5
The form prints no filing deadline. Form DLC-5 is filed when the company wants its statement of authority on record, and line 4 lets you set the effective date of that statement. Decide the persons, the powers and the effective date before you start, because the statement states them directly.
A filing fee applies. The form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the Corporations Division, so check it before you file. For questions about timing or status, the form lists the Corporations Division phone number, (202) 442-4432.
How to fill out DLC-5
Check the fee and filing channel
Before you start, look at the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the Corporations Division, which the form references for the filing fee. Decide whether you will mail the form or file through CorpOnline.
Enter the company name on line 1
On line 1, write the Name of Limited Liability Company.
Enter the principal address on line 2
On line 2, enter the company's principal address.
State the authority on line 3
State the authority, or limitations on the authority, of all persons or a specific person holding the position. Address both (A) executing an instrument transferring real property held in the company's name and (B) entering into other transactions on behalf of, or otherwise acting for or binding, the company.
Give the effective date on line 4
On line 4, enter the Effective Date of the statement of authority.
Enter the signer's name on line 5
On line 5, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who will sign.
Sign on line 5A
The Governor or Authorized Person signs on line 5A. Read the notice above the signature lines first: it says that anyone who makes a false statement 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. Assemble it with the required payment and file it through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit DLC-5
You can file Form DLC-5 by mail or, where available, 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 to proceed. Online filings are paid by credit card.
The filing fee is listed in the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the Corporations Division; the amount is not printed on the form. For questions, call (202) 442-4432. 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 together.
- Mailing the form to a street address instead of PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300, the Corporations Division mailing address printed on the form.
- Leaving line 3 vague: it asks for the authority, or limitations on the authority, of all persons or a specific person holding the position, for both (A) real property transfers and (B) other transactions.
- Leaving line 4, Effective Date, blank.
- Submitting the form without the signature on line 5A of the Governor or Authorized Person named on line 5.
- Signing without reading the false-statement warning; the form says anyone who makes a false statement can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
- Trying to file online without signing in with Access DC on the CorpOnline site.
- Using this form for an entity that is not a domestic limited liability company, the only entity type printed on it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DLC-5 used for?
Form DLC-5 is the Statement of Authority for Domestic Limited Liability Company. A domestic LLC uses it to state the authority, or the limits on the authority, of the persons holding a position in the company, including the power to transfer real property and to bind the company in other transactions.
Can I fill out Form DLC-5 online?
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; you file it with the DLCP Corporations Division by mail or, where available, through CorpOnline.
Where do I mail Form DLC-5?
Mail the form and the required payment to Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, PO Box 712300, Philadelphia, PA 19171-2300. The form lists (202) 442-4432 as the Corporations Division phone number.
Can I file Form DLC-5 through CorpOnline?
The form says many corporate filings are available online at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov, where you sign in with Access DC. Online filings are paid by credit card. Check CorpOnline or call (202) 442-4432 to confirm the statement of authority is offered there.
Is there a fee to file Form DLC-5?
Yes. A filing fee applies, and the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online by the Corporations Division for the current amount. Mailed filings go with the required payment; online filings are paid by credit card.
Who signs Form DLC-5?
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 be punished under DCOC § 22-2405, with criminal penalties that include a fine, imprisonment or both.
What goes on line 3 of Form DLC-5?
Line 3 asks you to state the authority, or limitations on the authority, of all persons or a specific person holding the position to (A) execute an instrument transferring real property held in the company's name, or (B) enter into other transactions on behalf of, or otherwise act for or bind, the company.
Is there a deadline to file Form DLC-5?
No filing deadline is printed on the form. Line 4 asks for the Effective Date of the statement, so you set the date the authority takes effect. Call the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432 for questions about timing.
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