The information, guidance and links found in this section are only for use by DC residents who received an email notification stating that certification of DC residency is required. If you have not received a notice from DC DMV via email requiring the certification of your DC residency, please return to DC DMV’s main website to locate the correct service page.
This section provides information to help you verify the residence address listed on your DC DMV driver license, non-driver identification card and vehicle registration. DC DMV offers three options to verify the residence address listed on your DC DMV credential, this can be done online, by mail or in-person. All three options are available to all customers, those with REAL ID credentials and those with Limited Purpose credentials.
You must update changes in address with DC DMV within 60 calendar days of a move to keep your records current. If you have moved and need to update your residence address that is on file with DC DMV, please navigate to our change of address webpage to obtain information on how to complete the required update. If there has been no change in the residency address that is on file for you with DC DMV, please refer to the guidance below to resolve the issue that has been identified with your address.
DC DMV recommends that residency verifications be submitted electronically for the quickest resolution. If your residency verification is submitted by mail, it will be processed within 7–10 business days from receipt, however, DC DMV will review and respond to online residency verifications within two business days.
Online
If you received an email notification requiring the verification of your residency address, you may complete the verification online by clicking the link below, fill out the form and upload the required proof of DC residency documents. Once you have submitted the completed form, DC DMV will respond via email, to inform you if the submitted documentation is sufficient to verify your residency address and resolve any associated system issues. If the submitted documentation is not sufficient, DC DMV will require you to re-submit the form with the appropriate proof of DC residency.
You may verify your residency address at the link below:
By Mail
If you received an email notification requiring the verification of your residency address, you may complete the verification by mail. Mail the necessary two proofs of DC residency documents and a printed copy of the DC DMV Address Verification notice that was received by email to:
DC DMV
ATTN: Verification of Address
PO Box 90120
Washington, DC 20090
If your residency verification is submitted by mail, it will be processed within 7–10 business days from receipt. Information on the documents you will need to prove residency is available at the link below:
- Proof of Current District of Columbia Residency (two required)
In-Person
If you prefer to complete the required verification in-person, you may bring your two proofs of DC residency documents and a printed copy of the DC DMV Address Verification notice that was received by email to a DC DMV service center location. In addition to the printed Address Verification notice and two proofs of DC residency, proof of your identity will also be required. Information on the acceptable proof of identity documents you may provide is available at the links below:
- REAL ID Proof of Identity
- Limited Purpose Proof of Identity
- Valid DC DMV Issued Non-Commercial/Commercial Driver’s License, Non-Commercial/Commercial Learner’s Permit or Identification Card
Failure to verify your address with DC DMV may result in ineligibility to process most transactions with DC DMV. Additionally, DC DMV may be unable to send you inspection, license and vehicle registration renewals, ticket notices, license suspensions/revocations and other pertinent documents. As a result, you may experience inconveniences and fees.