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Department of Motor Vehicles

The Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 for the Independence Day holiday

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Breast Cancer Awareness Tag

Specialty Breast Cancer Awareness tag is now available.

Wednesday Hours at DC DMV

DC DMV’s Wednesday hours have changed. All DC DMV locations will open one hour later every Wednesday.

No Appointment Required

Effective August 2, 2016, no appointment is required to obtain a Limited Purpose driver license or identification card.

Skip the Trip!

Whenever you see the “Skip the Trip” logo on pages throughout this website, it means you can save time and effort by completing your transaction online.

Know Before You Go!

The DC DMV has more than 40 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.

Driver Records

Request a copy of your driver record.

Residential Parking Permits

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

ROSA (Registration of Out-of-State Automobiles)

ROSA, Register out of state vehicles in the District.

Tag Surrender

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

Knowledge Tests

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

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 27 2019

Driver License Reinstatement Press Release

Press release regarding the reinstatement of DC DMV suspended licenses and driving privileges in...

Dec 21 2018

Modified Holiday Schedule for Select District Services

DC government offices will be closed Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 and New Year’s...

Nov 20 2018

Modified Holiday Schedule for Select District Services

Thursday, November 22 - Friday, November 23

Nov 2 2018

District DMV Locations to Close for Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, all District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) locations...

Sep 27 2018

District DMV Locations to Close for Columbus Day

In observance of Columbus Day, all District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV)...

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,...

Oct 27 2017

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Friday, October 27, 2017 Testimony of Lucinda Babers, Director Department of Motor Vehicles Before...

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]