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Department of Motor Vehicles

April 19, 2021 DC DMV Service Update: All Service Centers, Adjudication, and Deanwood CDL remain by appointment only.
Effective June 1, 2021, RPP fees will increase.

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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.

Virtual Hearings

DC DMV has launched virtual hearings for minor moving violations, reinstatement, and show cause.

Parallel Parking

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

REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Extended to May 3, 2023

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 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

DC DMV Mobile App

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

Knowledge Tests

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

Residential Parking Permits

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

Pay Tickets

Pay your parking and photo enforcement tickets online.

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.

License & ID

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

Vehicles

Title, register, inspect your vehicle.

Tickets

Pay or contest tickets.

Latest

Jun 10 2021

DC Department of Motor Vehicles Extends Deadline for Renewing Expired Driver License/ID Cards

The new deadline is September 9, 2021.

May 26 2021

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day 2021

See closures and service adjustments.

Apr 28 2021

DC Department of Motor Vehicles Announces Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Fees Will Increase Effective June 1

The annual fee for a one-year RPP sticker for the first vehicle registered at a legal mailing...

Apr 19 2021

DC DMV Service Update as of April 19, 2021

All Service Centers, Adjudication Services, and the Deanwood CDL Office continue to operate on an...

Apr 19 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Amnesty Program for Drivers With Outstanding Tickets as Enforcement Functions Begin June 1

On June 1, enforcement begins for parking, photo enforcement, and minor moving violations, but...

May 28 2021

DMV News You Can Use for May 2021

Starting June 1, 2021, all District-registered vehicles will need to display valid registration and...

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 Inspection Station Winter Hours

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

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...

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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]