What is the age of consent in the District of Columbia?
16–17
The age of consent in the District of Columbia is 16.
The District of Columbia is classified “16–17” for the age of consent, as are 37 of the other 50 states.
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read from the source’s state-by-state coverage; the topic is published only once hand-verified reference states match it.
Across the United States
- 16–17 37 states and the District of Columbia.
- 18+ 13 states.
Nearby states
- Maryland
- 16–17 The age of consent in Maryland is 16.
- Delaware
- 18+ The age of consent in Delaware is 18.
- Virginia
- 18+ The age of consent in Virginia is 18.
- Pennsylvania
- 16–17 The age of consent in Pennsylvania is 16.
- New Jersey
- 16–17 The age of consent in New Jersey is 16.
- West Virginia
- 16–17 The age of consent in West Virginia is 16.
Other laws in the District of Columbia
- Euthanasia
- Assisted dying only
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Marriage legal
- Sex Work
- Illegal
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- Gun Laws
- Highly restrictive / banned
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