Ready to sell your vehicle? Follow these important steps to sell your vehicle in the District:
- Remove your license tags from the vehicle.
- If you do not plan to transfer your vehicle tags, surrender the tags to DC DMV either in-person or by certified mail to ensure that DC DMV receives your surrendered vehicle tags.
Notes:
- You may be deemed liable for any traffic violations while your tags remain on the car.
- Do not cancel your insurance before surrendering your tags to DC DMV. If you cancel your vehicle insurance first, then you will have to pay an insurance lapse fee.
- Provide the new owner with the properly signed title.
- The buyer will need to visit a DC DMV service center to obtain a temporary DC registration to take the vehicle through inspection.