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Department of Motor Vehicles

DC DMV Service Update: Walk-in service has returned to DC DMV for all Service Centers and Adjudication Services.

Masks are still required at DC Gov facilities with direct interaction between employees and the public. Please continue to wear your mask at all DC DMV facilities.

Agency Home Responsive

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.

NMVTIS

The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) allows DC DMV to verify information instantly and reliably on a paper vehicle title by comparing it to electronic data submitted by the jurisdiction that issued the title. Learn more about NMVTIS.

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.

Parallel Parking

Deanwood introduces parallel parking to road skills test! Learn more on how to parallel park using these five simple steps.

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. View this video to learn 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.

Knowledge Tests

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

DC DMV Mobile App

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

Residential Parking Permits

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

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 on Twitter

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License & ID

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

Vehicles

Title, register, inspect your vehicle.

Latest

Feb 18 2022

Modified District Government Services for Presidents Day

Many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.

Jan 25 2022

DC DMV Expanding Virtual Hearings to Include Parking and Photo Enforcement Tickets

DC DMV is excited to expand our virtual hearing services to include parking and photo enforcement...

Jan 13 2022

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

See what services are impacted.

Jan 6 2022

DC Public Schools Will Be Closed on Friday, January 7, DC Government to Open at 11:00 a.m.

(Washington, DC) – With the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting several inches of snow...

Dec 30 2021

Modified District Government Services for New Year's Day 2022

On Friday, December 31 and Saturday, January 1, District Government will observe New Year’s...

May 23 2022

DMV News You Can Use for May 2022

DC Inspection Station to transition to Spring/Summer hours beginning Tuesday, June 7.

Apr 26 2022

DMV News You Can Use for April 2022

April is National Donate Life Month

Mar 25 2022

DMV News You Can Use for March 2022

DC DMV Offers Select Organizational Vehicle Tags

Feb 4 2022

DMV News You Can Use for January/February 2022

DC DMV Expands Virtual Hearings

Dec 22 2021

DMV News You Can Use for December 2021

DC DMV Participating in the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System

Mar 22 2022

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

FY23 DC DMV Budget Hearing Testimony

Feb 4 2022

DC DMV Agency Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2021-22

FY21-22 Agency Performance Oversight Hearing

Jun 17 2021

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing

Feb 9 2021

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Agency Performance Oversight Hearing on Fiscal Years 2020-21

Oct 5 2020

DC DMV Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Public Roundtable on the District Department of Motor Vehicles Appointment Backlog

Aug 27 2012

DMV Inspection Station Winter Hours

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

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...

Quick Links

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]