The DMV makes DC non-driver identification card renewal convenient
by offering renewal services at DMV service
locations, by mail and online by using the Online
Identification Card Renewal. You may renew your DC Identification
card up to 60 days before it expires. A DC identification card is valid for up to eight years for US citizens and may vary for non-US citizens (according to the US immigration expiration date).
You will receive a renewal notice 60 days in advance of the expiration of your identification card. You will receive your renewal notice by e-mail if you have provided DMV with your e-mail address. Click here to provide DMV with your e-mail address online.
For last minute online renewals, DMV provides a temporary identification card certificate that can be used for up to 45 days, until your identification card is received in the mail.
Non-US Citizens must renew their Non-Driver Identification Card at our Georgetown service
location.
The Patriot Act, Public Law 108-458, National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 does NOT allow for social security numbers to be displayed on driver licenses or identification cards. If your identification card number is also your social security number, you will be required to visit a DMV Service Center for renewal in order to obtain a new photo (DC law and policy requires a full frontal digital photo that shows either the hairline or the ears) and a randomly generated number.
Requirements for Online Renewal
If you are renewing an identification card online:
Requirements for In-Person Renewal
If you are renewing a driver's license at a DMV service
locations,
please bring the following documents with you and be prepared to
pay the applicable fees.
Requirements for Mail Renewal
If you are renewing a driver's license by mail, please send the following documents to the address indicated (license will be mailed to the address of record):
**If your DC identification card has been lost
or stolen, you must provide Proof
of Name and Date of Birth and Proof
of Social Security Number.
