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Department of Motor Vehicles

All Service Centers, Adjudication, and Deanwood CDL are by "Appointment Only." DMV has extended the expiration date for DLs, IDs, vehicle registrations, inspections, ticket payments and ticket adjudication responses expiring Mar 1, 2020 -May 20, 2021 until 45 days after the health emergency ends.

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DC DMV at Your Fingertips

DC DMV has made it easier for you to "Skip-the-Trip" with several new updates to our mobile app! Get more details and download the free app here.

Virtual Hearings

DC DMV has launched virtual hearings for minor moving violations, reinstatement, and show cause.

DC DMV Credential Extension Update

In accordance with applicable laws and the current Mayor’s Order, all DC DMV documents with an expiration date on or after March 1 will remain valid until 45 days after the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency concludes. Read Memo Here

REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Extended to October 1, 2021

Manage Your Tickets on the Go

A Ticket Alert Service (TAS) account will give you real-time notice when tickets are issued, reminder emails about ticket deadlines and penalties, alerts if your vehicle is impounded, and more.

Know Before You Go!

The DC DMV has more than 55 online services that are available to customers. If your transaction requires an in-person visit, know what documents you need before you go.

New to the District?

New District Residents - Learn how to complete your DC DMV transactions in just one visit.

Featured Services

Pay Tickets

Pay your parking and photo enforcement tickets online.

Residential Parking Permits

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

Knowledge Tests

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

Tag Surrender

Determine if you need to cancel your DC DMV tags and the steps to take.

Driver Records

Request a copy of your driver record.

DC DMV Mobile App

DC DMV is excited to announce the launch of our newly enhanced mobile app.

License & ID

Obtain, convert, renew or get a duplicate driver license or ID.

Vehicles

Title, register, inspect your vehicle.

Tickets

Pay or contest tickets.

Latest

Feb 11 2021

Modified District Government Services for Presidents’ Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 15, 2021, the District Government will observe Presidents’...

Jan 19 2021

Modified District Government Services for Inauguration Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the District Government will observe the 59th...

Jan 13 2021

Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, January 18, 2021, the District Government will observe Martin Luther...

Dec 29 2020

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

On Friday, January 1, 2021, the District Government will observe New Year’s Day.

Dec 22 2020

Modified District Government Services for Christmas Day

On Friday, December 25, 2020, the District Government will observe Christmas Day.

Feb 6 2020

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGENCY PEFORMANCE...

Feb 28 2019

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Oversight Hearing Testimony GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...

Jul 6 2018

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Department of Motor Vehicles Public Hearing on B22-618, the...

Apr 12 2018

DC DMV Budget Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of

Feb 14 2018

Testimony of Lucinda Babers, Director Department of Motor Vehicles Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Public Hearing on B22-580, the “Veterans Specialty License Plate Amendment Act of 2017” B22-500,...

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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Department of Motor Vehicles

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

Phone: (202) 737-4404
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]