Licenses

If you live in the District of Columbia for 30 days or more and operate a vehicle in public space, DC law requires you to obtain a DC Driver license, unless you are eligible for reciprocity (students, military, members of Congress, government appointee).

DMV offers a number of services related to a driver license. When obtaining a driver license, be prepared to also make the following decisions: to become an organ and tissue donor, to register for selective service and to register to vote.

Driver License

• Get a Driver License
• Convert an Out-of-State License
• Renew a Driver License
• Replace a Driver License
• Reinstate Suspended or Revoked Driver License
• See All Driver License Services

Learner Permit

• Get a Learner Permit
• Renew a Learner Permit
• Replace a Learner Permit
• GRAD License (for drivers under age 21)
• See All Learner Permit Services

Provisional Driver License (For Drivers under age 21)

• Get  a Provisional Driver License
• Convert a Provisional Driver License 
• Renew a Provisional Driver License
• Replace a Provisional Driver License

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• Obtain a CDL
• Renew or Convert a CDL
• Replace a CDL
• Commercial Learner Permit
• CDL Eligibility Restrictions
• CDL Class Background Information

Additional Driver Services

• For New Residents
• Request Driver Records
• Obtain a Motorcycle Endorsement
• Convert an Out-of-State Motorcycle License or Endorsement
• Renew a Driver License with a Motorcycle Endorsement
• Replace a Motorcycle License or Endorsement
• Learn more about getting a Motorcycle Endorsement
• Medical Requirements for Driver License
• Driver Point System
• Driver Education
• Knowledge Test
• Road Skills Test

Non-Driver ID Services

• Obtain a DC Non-Driver Identification Card
• Renew a DC Non-Driver Identification Card 
• Replace a DC Non-Driver Identification Card 
• Update changes in Individual Information (Online Service)
• Identification Card Verification (Online Service)