Types of Payments Accepted – Dealers/Dealership Transactions
Checks
Certified checks
Credit Card (except American Express)
Money Orders
NOTE:
Cash is not accepted
Starter checks are not accepted
Personal checks are not accepted for dealer transactions. Only business checks will be accepted
Check Verification
All checks received by DMV will be reviewed for the following items:
If check has been written for exact amount of transaction?
Is the current date on check?
Does the check contain current address and phone number?
Does the Dollar amount match the written amount?
Is the check made payable to “DC Treasurer”?
Is the check signed or properly endorsed?
Note: A $65 Fee will be imposed per dishonored check. DMV will not accept checks as a form of payment for any business transaction for a 2 year period from those businesses who have issued dishonored checks.
