Regulation and Licensing Branch (RALB) is responsible for issuing licenses, permits and registrations in the business areas listed below. RALB staff also inspects taxicabs for both safety issues and meter accuracy, engages in outreach and education related to the businesses it regulates, and assists the county’s Consumer Affairs Branch in resolving consumer complaints in the business areas it regulates. For questions or concerns on the services below, please contact RALB at 703-324-5966. Click on a link below for more information.