Charitable Games - How to Apply for a License
To apply online, Click Here or download the PDF of the appropriate application. Applications can also be requested by telephone or by visiting our office. For faster processing, online applications are recommended.
If you are applying by paper, please complete and return the application along with the following:
- Check or money order for the 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 DC Finance & Revenue Tax Exempt notice.*
- Certificate of Good-Standing from DC Consumer & Regulatory Affairs.*
- Sample of tickets to be printed.
- See the application for other required attachments.
Failure to submit your charitable games application 30 days prior to the event will result in automatic denial of the application. For faster processing, online applications are recommended.
Online Application: Click Here
Paper Applications for Download
Obtaining a Charitable Games License (Español)
Raffle
Raffle (Español)
Regular Bingo
Bingo (Español)
Monte Carlo Night Party/Texas Hold'em
Monte Carlo (Español)
Supplier
Supplier (Español)
Online Statement of Printer Form
*If you have questions regarding these forms, please contact the appropriate District or Federal government department.
DC Office of Tax and Revenue Customer Service: (202) 727-4829
DC Consumer and Regulatory Affairs: (202) 442-4432
Mail or hand deliver a complete package to:
Office of Lottery and Gaming
Charitable Games Division
2235 Shannon Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 645-8071
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