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-In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and Inauguration Day, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Saturday, January 18 and Monday, January 20. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available online or via the agency's free 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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One Driver, One Record, One Credential

Joining over 40 jurisdictions participating in the State-to-State (S2S) Verification Service, DC DMV is now able to electronically verify whether an applicant holds a DL or ID in any other participating state. Learn more...

New Temporary Registration and Tags Design

In efforts to eliminate vehicle registration fraud, DC DMV has released newly designed temporary vehicle registration tags. The new design includes the DC flag, with a Washington, DC heading and the DMV logo. Learn more...

Active Duty Military and Foreign Service Residents

Active duty and foreign service residents - DC DMV thanks you for your service! This page is dedicated to help eliminate barriers to completing transactions and address the unique challenges that you and your families often face. Learn more...

A Few More Drinks? It Could Cost More Than You Think

Enrollment in DC DMV's Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program is required after any impaired driving offense. Learn more...

Virtual Hearings

DC DMV has expanded its virtual hearing pilot to include parking and photo enforcement tickets. Virtual hearings are now available for parking, photo, minor moving violations, permit suspensions, revocations and reinstatement hearings.

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Are You New to the District?

Learn more on how to complete your DC DMV transactions in just one visit.

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Knowledge Tests

Learn about the knowledge test, the first test for beginning drivers in the District.

Pay Tickets

Pay parking and photo enforcement tickets online.

Residential Parking Permits

Learn how you can get a residential parking permit (RPP).

Registration for Ticket Alert Service (TAS)

How to Register for Ticket Alert Service (TAS).

Know Before You Go!

55+ online services are available to customers. If your transaction requires an in-person visit, know what documents you need before you go.

License & ID

Obtain, convert, renew or get a duplicate DL or ID.

Vehicles

Title, register, inspect your vehicle.

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Nov 26 2024

Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, the District...

Nov 7 2024

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 11, the District Government will observe Veterans Day...

Oct 10 2024

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous...

Sep 30 2024

DC Department of Motor Vehicles Joins State-to-State to Increase Driver License Cross Verification

Media Contact: Chiderah Monde, PIO; (202) 729-7098 The DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV...

Sep 30 2024

DC DMV Redesigns Temporary Tags to Mitigate Fraud

Media Contact: Chiderah Monde, PIO; (202) 729-7098 Today, the DC Department of Motor Vehicles...

Dec 18 2024

DMV News You Can Use for December 2024

A Message from DC DMV Director Robinson As we close 2024 with the holidays and prepare for...

Nov 8 2024

DMV News You Can Use for November 2024

A Message from Director Robinson Welcome to November! As we celebrate the season of...

Oct 21 2024

DMV News You Can Use for October 2024

A Message from Director Robinson Greetings DC! October is Pedestrian Safety Month. As days are...

Sep 17 2024

DMV News You Can Use for September 2024

A Message from Director Robinson Greetings DC! Back-to-school season is in full swing, and...

Aug 15 2024

DMV News You Can Use for August 2024

A Message from Director Robinson Greetings DC! The 2024-2025 school year is just around...

Apr 24 2024

FY 25 DC DMV Budget Oversight Hearing before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Government of the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Fiscal Year 2025 Budget...

Feb 16 2024

DC DMV Agency Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2023-24

Government of the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Agency Performance...

Mar 28 2023

FY24 DC DMV Budget Oversight Hearing before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Government of the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Fiscal Year 2024 Budget...

Jan 31 2023

DC DMV Agency Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2022-23

Government of the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Agency Performance...

Mar 22 2022

FY23 DC DMV Budget Oversight Hearing before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Government of the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Fiscal Year 2023 Budget...

Aug 27 2012

DMV Facilities Will Be Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

On Saturday, September 1, 2012 and Monday, September 3, 2012, all DC DMV locations will be closed...

Aug 27 2012

DMV Inspection Station Winter Hours

The DC DMV Inspection Station is returning to Winter Hours beginning on Tuesday, September 4, 2012...

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Phone: (202) 737-4404
TTY: 711

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DMV News You Can Use for February/March 2023

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Wed, 03/29/2023

Mayor Bowser and the Metropolitan Police Department Offer Free Steering Wheel Locks to District Residents

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