District of Columbia Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in District of Columbia. Fees are paid to the DC Dept. of Insurance, Securities & Banking.
RIA firm registration
$250
$50 above the national median
Per IAR
$55
$5 below the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$250
at the national median
Per BD agent
$55
$5 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$250
at the national median
Renewal
$250
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in District of Columbia
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in District of Columbia
$250 firm + $55 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$500
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$250 firm + 3 × $55 IAR + IARD system fees
$700
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$250 firm + 5 × $55 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$525
Private fund Form D notice filing (District of Columbia investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$250
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the DC Dept. of Insurance, Securities & Banking before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia charges $250 for investment adviser firm registration and $55 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $500 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the District of Columbia IAR registration fee?
$55 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the DC Dept. of Insurance, Securities & Banking. That is $5 below the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in District of Columbia?
$250 for the broker-dealer firm and $55 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the DC Dept. of Insurance, Securities & Banking. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the District of Columbia Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$250 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when District of Columbia residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does District of Columbia charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — District of Columbia charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $500 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.