D.C. Code § 31-2502.21: Procurement of certificate of authority by foreign or alien companies — Application forms.

A foreign or alien company, in order to procure a certificate of authority to transact business in the District, shall make application therefor to the Commissioner on forms prescribed and furnished by the Commissioner. Such forms shall be executed for the company, by its president or vice-president, or executive officer corresponding thereto, and verified by such officer, and if a corporation the corporate seal shall be thereto affixed, attested by its secretary or other proper officer.