Convert an Out-of-State Provisonal Driver License

A licensed provisional driver who moves to the District from another jurisdiction must convert a valid out-of-state provisional driver license to a DC provisional driver license, if they are remaining in DC for more than 30 days. A DC provisional Drivers license is valid for one year for US citizens and may vary for non-US citizens (according to the US immigration expiration date).

Requirements

• You must be a resident of DC
• You must be clear of all outstanding debts to the District of Columbia
• You must provide the following documents:
  • Valid out of state provisional driver license
    (If your out of state provisional driver license has been lost or stolen, you must provide a certified driving record, issued within 30 days, from the issuing jurisdiction.)
  • Proof of Social Security Number
  • Proof of Current Residency
  • Proof of Ability to Drive
  • Proof of Identity

Service Locations

To convert your out-of-state provisional driver license, you may visit a DC DMV Service Center.

Steps

1. Complete the Drivers License Application [PDF]
2. Provide the required documents
3. Take and pass the vision test
4. Take a photograph (DC law and policy requires a full frontal digital photo that shows either the ears or up to the hairline without exposing the hair)
5. Pay the appropriate fees
6. Surrender your out-of-state provisional driver license
7. Obtain your DC provisional driver license

The Document Verification Guide will assist you with determining which documents you will need to collect and bring to DC DMV.