D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G601
An applicant shall submit an application for a license at least thirty (30) calendar days before the date planned for opening a body art establishment or at least thirty (30) calendar days before the expiration date of the current license for an existing body art establishment.
Licenses shall be valid for a two (2) year period and renewed every two (2) years.
An applicant shall submit a written application for a body art establishment license on a form provided by the Department.
A new application shall be filed with the Department within thirty (30) days of any change in ownership or location. An applicant shall also notify the Department immediately if the applicant decides not to open, sell, or transfer the business at the location identified in the application.
The Department shall not process applications for a change in ownership or location where administrative actions are pending against an existing establishment that has not been resolved.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G601