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-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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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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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).

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

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

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Nov 26 2024

Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving

Nov 7 2024

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

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

Oct 10 2024

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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

Sep 30 2024

DC DMV Redesigns Temporary Tags to Mitigate Fraud

The new tags will be available at all DC DMV service center locations beginning September 30.

Sep 30 2024

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

S2S enables a state to send a request to another state to surrender or invalidate a credential.

Nov 8 2024

DMV News You Can Use for November 2024

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Oct 21 2024

DMV News You Can Use for October 2024

Newly designed Temporary Vehicle Tags now available in all service centers

Sep 17 2024

DMV News You Can Use for September 2024

DC DMV to host Job Prep Workshops to promote career readiness

Aug 15 2024

DMV News You Can Use for August 2024

Impaired driving penalties include mandatory program with costly fees

Jul 22 2024

DMV News You Can Use for July 2024

DC DMV Ignition Interlock Device Program Reminds Residents to Drive Sober This Summer

Apr 24 2024

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

#TeamDMV continues to provide outstanding customer service to District residents.

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 Oversight...

Mar 28 2023

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

FY24 DC DMV Budget Hearing Testimony

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 Oversight...

Mar 22 2022

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

FY23 DC DMV Budget Hearing Testimony

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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Varies by location. Please see All DC DMV Locations under About DMV in the menu.

Phone: (202) 737-4404
TTY: 711

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DC Department of Motor Vehicles Announces Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Fees Will Increase Effective June 1

Date Released:

Wed, 04/28/2021

The annual fee for a one-year RPP sticker for the first vehicle registered at a legal mailing address will increase from $35 to $50.

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