dmv

Department of Motor Vehicles

DC DMV Service Update: Walk-in service has returned to DC DMV for all Service Centers and Adjudication Services.

Agency Home Responsive

DC DMV at Your Fingertips

DC DMV has made it easier for you to "Skip-the-Trip" with several new updates to our mobile app! Get more details and download the free app here.

NMVTIS

The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) allows DC DMV to verify information instantly and reliably on a paper vehicle title by comparing it to electronic data submitted by the jurisdiction that issued the title. Learn more about NMVTIS.

Virtual Hearings

DC DMV has expanded its virtual hearing pilot to include parking and photo enforcement tickets. Virtual hearings are now available for parking, photo, minor moving violations, permit suspensions, revocations and reinstatement hearings.

Manage Your Tickets on the Go

A Ticket Alert Service (TAS) account will give you real-time notice when tickets are issued, reminder emails about ticket deadlines and penalties, alerts if your vehicle is impounded, and more. View this video to learn more.

Parallel Parking

Deanwood introduces parallel parking to road skills test! Learn more on how to parallel park using these five simple steps.

Know Before You Go!

The DC DMV has more than 55 online services that are available to customers. If your transaction requires an in-person visit, know what documents you need before you go.

New to the District?

New District Residents - Learn how to complete your DC DMV transactions in just one visit.

Featured Services

Pay Tickets

Pay your parking and photo enforcement tickets online.

Knowledge Tests

Learn about the knowledge test, the first test for beginning drivers in the District.

DC DMV Mobile App

DC DMV is excited to announce the launch of our newly enhanced mobile app.

Residential Parking Permits

Learn how you can get a residential parking permit (RPP).

Tag Surrender

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

Driver Records

Request a copy of your driver record.

DC DMV on Twitter

Tweets by DCDMV

License & ID

Obtain, convert, renew or get a duplicate driver license or ID.

Vehicles

Title, register, inspect your vehicle.

Latest

Jan 13 2022

Modified Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

See what services are impacted.

Jan 6 2022

DC Public Schools Will Be Closed on Friday, January 7, DC Government to Open at 11:00 a.m.

(Washington, DC) – With the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting several inches of snow...

Dec 30 2021

Modified District Government Services for New Year's Day 2022

On Friday, December 31 and Saturday, January 1, District Government will observe New Year’s...

Dec 23 2021

Modified District Government Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

 On Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, 2021, District Government will observe...

Dec 21 2021

DC DMV Joins National Program that Protects Consumers from Title Fraud, Unsafe Vehicles

The system will allow our agency to provide our customers with real-time, accurate information on...

Dec 22 2021

DMV News You Can Use for December 2021

DC DMV Participating in the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System

Nov 17 2021

DMV News You Can Use for November 2021

View the "Lives Shatter on Impact" testimonial videos to hear real-life stories that...

Sep 28 2021

DMV News You Can Use for September 2021

District's Ticket Amnesty program has been extended to December 31, 2021.

Aug 26 2021

DMV News You Can Use for August 2021

AAMVA Recognizes Justin Day as IDEC Outstanding Examiner of the Year

Jul 16 2021

DMV News You Can Use for June/July 2021

Adjudication Services and all Service Centers will return to walk-in service starting the week of...

Jun 17 2021

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing

Feb 9 2021

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Agency Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2020-21

Oct 5 2020

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Public Roundtable on the District Department of Motor Vehicles Appointment Backlog

Jun 3 2020

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing

Feb 6 2020

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Agency Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2019-20

Aug 27 2012

DMV Facilities Will Be Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

On Saturday, September 1, 2012 and Monday, September 3, 2012, all DC DMV locations will be closed...

Aug 27 2012

DMV Inspection Station Winter Hours

The DC DMV Inspection Station is returning to Winter Hours beginning on Tuesday, September 4, 2012...

Quick Links

Department of Motor Vehicles

Office Hours
Varies by location. Please see All DC DMV Locations under About DMV in the menu.

Phone: (202) 737-4404
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

DC DMV Joins National Program that Protects Consumers from Title Fraud, Unsafe Vehicles

Date Released:

Tue, 12/21/2021

The system will allow our agency to provide our customers with real-time, accurate information on vehicle titles as well as input data to protect consumers from potential fraud and unsafe vehicles.