Capitol Investment Corp. VII RWRegistration withdrawal request

Capitol Investment Corp. VII

1300 17th Street North, Suite 820

Arlington, Virginia 22209

March 4, 2022

VIA EDGAR

Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C.  20549

Attn: Ronald E. Alper

Dear Mr. Alper:

Reference is made to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) by Capitol Investment Corp. VII (the “Registrant”) on February 8, 2021 (File No. 333-252856) (together with the exhibits and amendments thereto, the “Registration Statement”). Pursuant to Rule 477 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Registrant hereby applies for the withdrawal of the Registration Statement, together with all exhibits thereto, effective as of the date of this application or as soon as practicable thereafter.

The Registrant has determined not to proceed with the proposed initial public offering of the securities contemplated by the Registration Statement at this time. Because the proposed offering will not occur, the Registrant believes that the withdrawal of the Registration Statement is consistent with the public interest and the protection of investors, as contemplated by Rule 477(a) of the Securities Act.

The Registration Statement has not been declared effective by the Commission and the Registrant confirms that it has not sold any securities pursuant to the Registration Statement.

The Registrant acknowledges that no refund will be made for fees paid to the Commission in connection with filing of the Registration Statement. The Registrant, however, requests that, in accordance with Rule 457(p) promulgated under the Securities Act, all fees paid to the Commission in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement be credited for future use.

It is the Registrant’s understanding that this application for withdrawal of the Registration Statement will be deemed granted as of the date that it is filed with the Commission unless, within 15 calendar days after such date, the Registrant receives notice from the Commission that this application will not be granted.

Should you have any questions regarding the foregoing application for withdrawal of the Registration Statement or if withdrawal will not be granted, please contact Christopher Clark of Latham & Watkins LLP at (202) 637-2374.

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