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Mayor Bowser Extends Public Health Emergency, Stay at Home Order, And Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Through May 15

DC DMV remains operational, but all in-person services at DC DMV locations are currently closed through the duration of the public health emergency.

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DC DMV remains operational, but all in-person services at DC DMV locations are currently closed through the duration of the public health emergency.

DC DMV has extended the expiration date for all documents expiring March 1 through the duration of the public health emergency, including driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, inspections, ticket payments and ticket adjudication responses, until June 29.

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REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Extended to October 1, 2021

DC DMV Ticket Alert Service (TAS)

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.

Know Before You Go!

The DC DMV has more than 40 online services that are available to customers. If your transaction requires an in-person visit, know what documents you need before you go.

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

Featured Services

Knowledge Tests

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

Pay Tickets

Pay your parking and photo enforcement tickets online.

Driver Records

Request a copy of your driver record.

Residential Parking Permits

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

ROSA (Registration of Out-of-State Automobiles)

ROSA, Register out of state vehicles in the District.

Tag Surrender

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

License & ID

Licenses and ID Link

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

Vehicles

Vehicle Service Information

Title, register, inspect your vehicle.

Tickets

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Pay or contest tickets.

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Apr 20 2020

DC DMV Service Update as of April 20, 2020

DC DMV remains operational, but all in-person services at DC DMV locations are currently closed...

Apr 14 2020

Modified District Government Services for Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, April 16, 2020, the District Government will observe Emancipation...

Mar 24 2020

District Closes In-Person Customer Service Centers to Protect Residents and Government Workers

In-person customer service centers at DMV, DCRA and DDOT will be closed effective...

Mar 15 2020

During Modified DC Government Operations, Many Services Still Operating

Essential services and the majority of its systems and services are still operating.

Feb 13 2020

Modified Holiday Schedule for Select District Services for Presidents Day

(Washington, DC) – District of Columbia Government offices will be closed on Presidents' Day (...

Feb 6 2020

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGENCY PEFORMANCE...

Feb 28 2019

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Oversight Hearing Testimony GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...

Jul 6 2018

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Department of Motor Vehicles Public Hearing on B22-618, the...

Apr 12 2018

DC DMV Budget Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of

Feb 14 2018

Testimony of Lucinda Babers, Director Department of Motor Vehicles Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Public Hearing on B22-580, the “Veterans Specialty License Plate Amendment Act of 2017” B22-500,...

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...

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Phone: (202) 737-4404
TTY: 711
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