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-In recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Saturday, October 12 and Monday, October 14. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available online or via the agency's mobile app.

 

-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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Understanding the Ticket Timeline

Please find the timeline overview of the ticket process:

  Day 1-30 Day 31-60 Day 61 Day 61-120 Day 121
Parking Ticket

Pay the fine without penalty or contest.

Pay the fine with penalty or contest (penalty is equal to the fine).

Deemed liable. Pay the fine with penalty or file Motion to Vacate. Assigned to collections.

Photo Ticket 

(Tickets issued by camera are mailed to your address of record with your local DMV)

Pay the fine without penalty or contest.

*Day 1 is the notice mail date

Pay the fine with penalty or contest (penalty is equal to the fine). Deemed liable. Pay the fine with penalty or file Motion to Vacate. Assigned to collections.

Minor Moving Violation Ticket 

(A police officer issued the ticket to you.)

Pay the fine without penalty or contest. Pay the fine with penalty or contest (penalty is equal to the fine). Deemed liable. Pay the fine with penalty or file Motion to Vacate. Assigned to collections.