You cannot pay for a trip permit with cash. DC DMV accepts:

• Contactless/Digital Wallet Payments
• Credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express
• Money order: payable to DC Treasurer
• Verified check: payable to DC Treasurer

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 Electronic Check (ACH) payments with no service fee added.

Check Verification

All checks received by DC DMV will be reviewed for the following items:

• Date
• Address and phone number
• Payable to DC Treasurer
• Signature or endorsement
• Amount
• Transaction confirmation number of the trip permit receipt

A $65 penalty will be imposed per dishonored or returned check. No refunds will be authorized.