The District of Columbia Filing Fee is a fee that must be paid to the District of Columbia government when filing certain documents or applications. This fee is usually associated with business filings, such as registering a business or applying for a license. The filing fee is also applicable to certain types of legal filings, such as a petition for name change. The District of Columbia Filing Fee varies depending on the type of filing and the documents being filed. The fee can range from $50 for a certificate of incorporation to $375 for a charter or franchise application. Other types of filing fees include the Certificate of Good Standing fee ($100), the Certificate of Merger fee ($50), or the Certificate of Amendment fee ($50).