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District Of Columbia Community Service – What to Expect & How to Submit

Recognized by many courts and probation offices. Flexible. Trusted.

This D.C. page explains how verified online community service is commonly handled across the state. You’ll learn about acceptance practices, document submission to your probation officer, and county-specific notes to help ensure your hours are recognized.

Is our program accepted in your area? Use our Acceptance Checker to confirm eligibility by city, court, or agency.

How to submit your documents to your probation officer

  1. Complete your coursework and download your signed Certificate of Completion.

  2. Download your Hour Log for submission.

  3. Email or upload both files to your probation office or caseworker.

  4. Include your name, date of birth, case number, and verification code.

  5. Officers can confirm completion using our Verification Portal.

Example email text

Subject: Community Service Documentation — D.C. Hello [Officer Name], Attached are my Completion Certificate and Hour Log from The Foundation of Change. My details are below: • Full name: [First Last] • Date of birth: [MM/DD/YYYY] • Case number: [######] • Verification code: [ALAB-1234] Please let me know if you need direct confirmation or any other documents. Thank you, [Your name]

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What’s on your certificate

  • Participant name and certificate ID

  • Total verified hours and completion date/time

  • Coursework list and provider signature

  • Unique verification code and contact info

Sample preview (redacted)

Name: J*** D**

Case ID: AL-***-5724

Hours: 12.0

Completed: 2025-06-02 11:45 CT

Verification: ALAB-****

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Free enrollment confirmation letter. 

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Free certificate of completion sent via email. (View a sample)

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Instant certificate upon completion of service requirements; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All hours are fully documented for official verification.

Final acceptance is at the discretion of your court or probation officer.
Certificates are designed to meet common documentation standards for community service verification.

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The following information helps clarify common program names, benefits, and related courses that meet similar learning and accountability goals.

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District Of Columbia Anger Management Class

Verified online Anger Management program commonly accepted by D.C. courts and probation offices. Instant completion certificate provided upon finishing class.

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Expand your learning with other court-approved programs available statewide.

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District Of Columbia Alcohol Education Class

Verified online Alcohol Education Class commonly accepted by D.C. courts and probation officers. Easy access from any device, and receive immediate proof of completion once you finish.

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How Our Program Works

See how easy it is to enroll, complete your hours, and get your official letter of completion accepted by District Of Columbia courts, probation, and other authorities.

My school required 20 volunteer hours to graduate, and I found this program just in time. It was so easy to track everything online, and I was able to get my certificate right away. Super helpful!

J.L, Michigan

I needed volunteer hours for my criminal justice class but couldn’t commute because of my work schedule. The Foundation of Change helped me complete everything online in a meaningful way. I learned a lot, and my professor accepted my hours with no problem.

M.J, California

This was accepted by my probation officer without any issues. I was skeptical at first, but they sent me detailed logs and a completion certificate. No stress, just results.

J.N, Nebraska

My younger brother was required to complete service hours after a minor legal issue. We found this site, and it made the whole process much easier. It gave him structure, purpose, and a clean way to meet his court requirements without judgment.

L.C, Ohio

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Before getting started you may be curious to check certificate acceptance information for your particular state or province. Select your home state/province from the list above to view region-specific information regarding certificate acceptance.

You may also click this link if you're in the United States or click this link if you're in Canada.

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