Enrollment in DC DMV's IID Program requires the following:
Current DC license holders | New resident converting out-of-state license
- Apply via the online portal.
- If your license has been revoked, you do not have access to the online portal. You can request an application by contacting the IID Program at [email protected].
- Acknowledge and sign the IID Program Penalties/Violations agreement.
- Apply for enrollment or provide proof of completion in a state certified drug and/or alcohol treatment program.
- Obtain and maintain SR-22 Insurance
- SR-22 Insurance can be purchased from any insurance provider.
- Once obtained, you must maintain the insurance policy for three years from your date of conviction.
- Have an ignition interlock device installed in all vehicles registered in your name with DC DMV from one of four approved vendors:
a. Smart Start - (800) 831-3299
b. Alcohol Detection Systems - (833) 479-2118
c. Roadguard (formerly Draeger) - (800) 332-6858
d. LifeSafer - (800) 588-0485
- Any expired tags must be surrendered before enrolling.
- If you do not own a vehicle that’s registered in the District, you have the option of installing the device in another person’s vehicle if they have a valid District vehicle registration and complete the supplement form included in the application.
- To title and register a vehicle in District of Columbia, any and all outstanding tickets must be paid for or suspended.
- Pay program enrollment fee of $50.00.
- Pay reinstatement fee of $98.00 (required if license has been revoked).
Eligibility (current DC license holders)
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Have a valid DC driver license.
- If your DC license has been revoked for more than six months, you will be required to retest.
- Have either been convicted in court or administratively of an alcohol/drug-related driving offense.
- Not have any additional or pending license suspensions or revocations.
- Have not previously unsuccessfully participated in this program or any similar program in another jurisdiction for five years prior to the date of the application.
- Satisfy DC Clean Hands requirements.
Eligibility (new resident converting out-of-state license)
If you are an out-of-state driver with an ignition interlock device requirement who wishes to convert an out-of-state license to a DC DMV IID restricted license, you must:
- Meet requirements to be issued a DC driver license (REAL ID/Limited Purpose).
- Currently be enrolled or eligible in another state/jurisdiction’s certified IID program.
- Currently possess a valid out-of-state driver license.
- Provide a certified driving record (issued within the last 30 days) from the licensing jurisdiction.
- Provide IID monthly reports reflecting activity and triggered events (if applicable).
- Provide proof of substance abuse treatment enrollment or completion from the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred.
- Title and register the out-of-state vehicle in the District.
- Visit and obtain an IID from a DC DMV approved IID provider (if applicable).
- Remain in the IID program for the duration of either:
- The original IID license restriction in the previous jurisdiction, or
- The IID license restriction that the driver would have received if the infraction occurred in the District, whichever duration is longer.
- Must remain in compliance with the jurisdiction that imposed the IID restriction.
- Have not been convicted for causing injury or death while operating a motor vehicle in any jurisdiction.
- Satisfy DC Clean Hands requirements.