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Department of Motor Vehicles

-In recognition of the New Year's Day holiday, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Many of DC DMV's services will be available online or via the agency's free mobile app.

-We are experiencing a system error that is causing duplicate refund checks to be issued to some DMV customers erroneously. If you have been affected by the glitch, to quickly resolve this matter please deposit or cash one check and destroy the other. If you attempt to cash the second check, it will not be honored by the bank.
We apologize to all DMV customers for the inconvenience as we diligently work to rectify this issue.

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

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Online Driving Self-Assessment

DC DMV's mission is to promote public safety by ensuring the safe operation of motor vehicles. Driving is one of the most complex things that people do, and it is not always easy to be a safe user of the roadway. Being a safe driver takes a lot of skill, experience, responsibility, and judgment. You must be alert, keep your mind on driving, obey the laws and be courteous to other motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

DC DMV’s online driving self-assessment is a tool you can use to determine your ability to continue to safely operate a motor vehicle. This assessment will help you determine whether you need to improve any of your driving skills to stay safe.