| Dealer Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dealer Tag Fee | $75.00/per tag* |
| Replacement Dealer Tags | $10.00/per tag* |
| Dealership Registration Fee | $100.00/year* |
| Reassignment Form Portal Fee | $100.00/year* |
| Dealer Proof of Ownership | No Fee |
| Duplicate Dealer Proof of Ownership | No Fee |
| Temporary Registration Certificates (new car dealerships only) | No Fee |
| Special Use Certificates | No Fee |
| Duplicate Dealer Tag Registration Sticker | $20.00/per sticker* |
*No prorated fees
| Multi-Owner Fleet Program | Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee (per tag) | $10.00/year |
| Taxi / Limo Fees | Fee |
|---|---|
| DCTC License | $75.00/year |
| Out of State Registration Taxi/Limo Fee (for non-DC residents) |
$100.00/year |
| Interjurisdictional Limo DCTC | $400.00/year |
| Duplicate Interjurisdictional Limo DCTC | $100.00 |
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Class B. - For each commercial vehicle, tractor and passenger carrying vehicle for hire, |
Weight Class Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I (3,499 pounds or less) | $125.00 |
| Class II (3,500 - 4,999 pounds) | $175.00 |
| Class III (5,000 - 6,999 pounds) | $250.00 |
| Class IV (7,000 - 9,999 pounds) | $500.00 |
| Class V (10,000 pounds or greater) | $700.00 |
| Class V continued (10,000 pounds + each 1,000 pounds) | $700.00 + $50.00 |
| (b-1) Nonresident taxi and limousine driver vehicle registration. - In addition to any fees that may be due under any other statute or regulation, a driver who was exempted from the residency requirements to register a vehicle within the District of Columbia under § 50-1501.02 (c)(5)(B) shall be charged an additional fee of $100. |
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| Class C. - For each trailer, based upon the manufacturer's shipping weight, as follows: | Weight Class Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I (1,499 pounds or less) | $50.00 |
| Class II (1,500 pounds - 3,499 pounds) | $150.00 |
| Class III (3,500 - 4,999 pounds) | $275.00 |
| Class IV (5,000 - 6,999 pounds) | $500.00 |
| Class V (7,000 - 9,999 pounds) | $700.00 |
| Class VI (10,000 pounds or greater) | $850.00 |
| Class VI continued (10,000 pounds + each 1,000 pounds) | $850.00 + $75.00 |
Payment and Credit Cards
- Accepted Payments: DMV accepts payments in the form of cash, check, money order, credit card contactless, or digital wallet.
- Accepted Credit Cards: DC Government accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.
- Please note: Beginning December 15, 2025, the DC DMV will assess a 2.5% service fee to all debit and credit card transactions completed online, through the mobile app, and in-person. The agency’s online payment platforms will accept ACH/electronic check payments with no service fee added.
- Outstanding Debts: all debts to DC Government must be satisfied before completing most of your DMV transactions (child support payments, outstanding tickets and dishonored checks).
Excise Tax
Information on the excise tax for DC titles can be found at DC Official Code § 50-2201.03. Many vehicles are exempt from DC excise tax. [Review our excise tax exemption chart]. Rates are applied to the fair market value (as defined by the current National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Business Guide for the Eastern Region) of the vehicle at the time of application (reference 18 DCMR §401.16).
[NEW] As a result of recent regulatory changes due to the Motor Excise Tax Amendment Act of 2024, DC DMV has revised the calculations for motor vehicle excise taxes. Effective Monday, February 17, 2025, DC DMV's system will automatically calculate the vehicle excise tax based on the excise tax formula.