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Department of Motor Vehicles

-In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. DC DMV Service Centers and Inspection Station will resume regular business hours on Saturday, November 30. Many of our 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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DC DMV's goal is to promote public safety by increasing #VisionZeroDC safety awareness and partnering with other agencies.

All imported vehicles must meet federal motor vehicle safety standards before they can be registered in the District. In order to be registered by DC DMV, motor vehicles must have a certification label that identifies the manufacturer, the date of manufacture and a statement that the vehicle meets federal safety standards.