dmv

Department of Motor Vehicles

-In recognition of the DC Emancipation Day holiday, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Tuesday, April 16. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, April 17. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available online or via the agency's mobile app.

-DC DMV will no longer prevent DC residents from applying for a new or renewed driver’s license because of failing to meet the requirements of the Clean Hands Law.

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Tag Surrender

Determine if you need to cancel your DC DMV tags and the steps to take.

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Tag Transfer

How to transfer valid tags from one vehicle to another.

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Taxicab or Limousine Services

Information on registering taxis, limos and luxury sedans in the District.

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Teen Driver Information

Information on getting teen drivers licensed.

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Temporary Registration and Tags

How to temporarily register a vehicle in the District.

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The IRP Full Reciprocity Plan

General information on the Full Reciprocity Plan.

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The IRP Full Reciprocity Plan

Information on the The IRP Full Reciprocity Plan.

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Ticket Services

General information on managing tickets at DC DMV.

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Tickets

Information on outstanding tickets in the District.

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To Get a Trip Permit

How to get a trip permit to operate your vehicle in DC.

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To Obtain a Trip Permit

How to obtain a trip permit in the District.

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To Pass the DC DMV Vehicle Inspection

Information on DMV vehicle inspections in the District.

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Trip Permits

Information on the IRP and DC DMV trip permits for non-IRP vehicles.

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Trip Permits for Commercial Carriers and Heavy Vehicles

Information on trip permits for commercial carriers and heavy vehicles in the District.

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Trip Permits for Non-Apportioned Registered Commercial Carriers

Information on Trip Permits for Non-Apportioned Registered Commercial Carriers.

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Trip-Permit Exempt Vehicles

Vehicles that may be exempt from trip permitting in the District.

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Vehicle Acquired through Death of Owner

Information on how to manage vehicle transfers if jointly owned party becomes deceased.

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Vehicle Inspection Unable-to-Tests, Failures and Re-tests

DC DMV information on Vehicle Inspection Unable-to-Tests, Failures and Re-tests.

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Vehicle Inspections

Information on vehicle inspections in the District. Your vehicle must pass inspection before it can be titled by DC DMV.

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