Form DLP-2, Certificate of Amendment for Domestic Limited Partnership, is the District of Columbia form used to amend the certificate of limited partnership of a domestic limited partnership. It is issued by the Corporations Division of the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) and is filed when a general partner is admitted, a general partner is dissociated, or a person is appointed to wind up the partnership's activities. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by DLCP.
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What is DLP-2?
Form DLP-2, Certificate of Amendment for Domestic Limited Partnership, is the District of Columbia Corporations Division form that amends a domestic limited partnership's certificate of limited partnership after a change among its general partners or the appointment of a person to wind it up.
The form is issued by the Corporations Division of the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). It is filed under the Title 29 of D.C. Code (Business Organizations Act): by signing it, the domestic filing entity applies for a Certificate of Amendment and submits the statement the form asks for. The authority printed for this entity type is § 29–702.02.
The statement has four parts: the name of the limited partnership, the date of filing of its initial certificate of limited partnership, the text of each amendment adopted, and the effective date. A Governor or Authorized Person then names themselves and signs.
The form lists three situations in which it is filed: admission of a new general partner; dissociation of a person as a general partner; and appointment of a person to wind up the limited partnership's activities under § 29-708.03(c) or (d). A filing fee applies; the form refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online rather than printing an amount. The form is the amendment certificate only: it does not itself form the partnership or license any business activity.
Who needs to file DLP-2?
A domestic limited partnership in the District of Columbia files Form DLP-2 when it needs to amend its certificate of limited partnership for one of three reasons printed on the form:
- admission of a new general partner;
- dissociation of a person as a general partner; or
- appointment of a person to wind up the limited partnership's activities under § 29-708.03(c) or (d).
The form is signed by the Governor or Authorized Person, whose name is entered on line 5 and whose signature goes on line 5A. By signing, that person accepts that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished by criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
The form is written for domestic limited partnerships only: its title and entity-type line name that entity type and nothing else. If the change you need to record is not one of the three listed events, the form does not say that this is the right document, so confirm with the Corporations Division at (202) 442-4432 before filing.
When to file DLP-2
File Form DLP-2 when one of three events occurs: a new general partner is admitted, a person is dissociated as a general partner, or a person is appointed to wind up the limited partnership's activities under § 29-708.03(c) or (d). The form says it shall be filed if one of these applies.
No separate filing deadline is printed on the form. Line 4 asks for the effective date of the amendment, and line 2 asks for the date the initial certificate of limited partnership was filed, so have both dates ready before you start.
Documents you need
- A separate statement of the amendment text, only if you choose to attach it instead of writing it all in line 3; the form says the text of each amendment may be attached as a statement.
- Payment of the filing fee. Mailed filings go with the required payment; online filings are paid by credit card. The form refers to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online for the amount.
How to fill out DLP-2
Confirm the reason for the amendment
Check that your change is one of the three listed on the form: admission of a new general partner, dissociation of a person as a general partner, or appointment of a person to wind up under § 29-708.03(c) or (d).
Enter the limited partnership's name
On line 1, Name of Limited Partnership, enter the name of the domestic limited partnership.
Enter the initial filing date
On line 2, enter the date of filing of the partnership's initial certificate of limited partnership.
Write the amendment text
On line 3, enter the text of each amendment adopted. If it does not fit, the form allows you to attach a statement.
Enter the effective date
On line 4, enter the effective date of the amendment.
Name the Governor or Authorized Person
On line 5, enter the name of the Governor or Authorized Person who is making the filing.
Sign on line 5A
The Governor or Authorized Person signs on line 5A. Read the notice above the signature lines: signing means you accept criminal penalties for a false statement under DCOC § 22-2405.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every line, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Prepare it with the payment as described under How to submit.
How to submit DLP-2
You can file Form DLP-2 online through CorpOnline or by mail to the DLCP Corporations Division.
- 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.
- 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 does not print the amount; it refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online. For questions, the Corporations Division phone number on the form is (202) 442-4432.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the DLCP channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using Form DLP-2 for a change that is not admission of a new general partner, dissociation of a general partner, or appointment of a person to wind up under § 29-708.03(c) or (d).
- Mailing the form without the required payment; the form says to mail all forms and required payment together.
- Leaving out the date of filing of the initial certificate of limited partnership on line 2.
- Sending the form unsigned, with line 5A blank, or signed by someone other than the Governor or Authorized Person named on line 5.
- Skipping line 4 and leaving the effective date of the amendment blank.
- Mailing the form to a street address instead of the Corporations Division P.O. box in Philadelphia, PA printed on the form.
- Signing without knowing that a false statement can lead to criminal penalties under DCOC § 22-2405.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form DLP-2 used for?
Form DLP-2 is the Certificate of Amendment for Domestic Limited Partnership issued by the DC Corporations Division. It amends a domestic limited partnership's certificate of limited partnership when a general partner is admitted or dissociated, or a person is appointed to wind up its activities.
Is Form DLP-2 a DC business license?
No. Form DLP-2 applies for a Certificate of Amendment to a domestic limited partnership's existing certificate of limited partnership. The form does not describe itself as a license application and does not issue a license.
When do I have to file Form DLP-2?
File it when one of three events occurs: a new general partner is admitted, a person is dissociated as a general partner, or a person is appointed to wind up the partnership's activities under § 29-708.03(c) or (d). No separate deadline is printed on the form.
Can I file Form DLP-2 online?
Yes, the form says many corporate filings are available online. Go to CorpOnline at https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov and sign in with Access DC. Online filings are paid by credit card. Mailing is the other channel printed on the form.
Where do I mail Form DLP-2?
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 fee to file Form DLP-2?
Yes, a filing fee applies. The form does not print the amount and refers you to the Corporate Fee Schedule posted online. Mailed filings are sent with the required payment; online filings are paid by credit card.
Who signs Form DLP-2?
The Governor or Authorized Person signs. Their name goes on line 5 and their signature on line 5A. Signing means agreeing that anyone who makes a false statement can be punished under DCOC § 22-2405.
Can I fill out Form DLP-2 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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