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Board of Ethics and Government Accountability

Effective October 1, 2026, changes are coming to lobbyist registration, fees and fines. Stay tuned for more details.

Lobbyist Fee Update

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

For Release September 11, 2024

BEGA Lobbying Registration & Reporting Fee Update

The District of Columbia Council passed the B25-0784 - Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Act of 2024, amending Lobbyist Registration Fees and Late Filing Fees.  Starting on October 1, 2024, the fee for Lobbying Registration will be increased from $250 to $350, and the fee for Nonprofit Lobbying Registration will be increased from $50 to $100.  The Civil Penalty of $10 per day up to 30 days will increase to $100 per day up to 60 days.   Accordingly, on October 1, 2024, all registered lobbyists and clients must timely file all registration forms and activity reports or face a $100 penalty for each day the filing is late, up to $6,000. Fines will accrue and be imposed after each statutory deadline. 

If you would like more information regarding this, please email [email protected].