How to Apply for a License

• Get your application from the Charitable Games Division of the D.C. Lottery by clicking here, by telephone request or stop by in person and pick it up.
• Complete and return application along with:
  • Check or money order for license fee.
  • Proof of ownership of prizes or surety bond for an amount 15% above the total value of all prizes.
  • Copy of IRS Tax Exempt notice OR D.C. Finance & Revenue Tax Exempt notice.*
  • Certificate of Good-standing from D.C. Consumer & Regulatory Affairs.*
  • Sample of tickets to be printed.
  • Other required attachments to application.
  
  

  *If you have questions regarding these forms, please contact the appropriate District or Federal government department.

  D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue Customer Service: (202) 727-4829

  D.C. Consumer and Regulatory Affairs: (202) 442-4432

  Mail or hand deliver complete package to:

  D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board
  Charitable Games Division
  2101 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., SE
  Washington, DC 20020
  (202) 645-8071