A Message from DC DMV Director Gabriel Robinson

Happy November, DC! As we enter the season of gratitude this month, I am thankful to work alongside such incredible DMV and DC Government colleagues who proudly demonstrate their dedication and commitment to the safety of District residents each and every day. 

In this month's newsletter, we emphasize safe driving throughout the holidays and beyond – including tips on how to check your vehicle for recalls – and safe driving as we wind our clocks back an hour.

On behalf of DC DMV, I want to extend a sincere thank you this Veterans Day to the brave men and women in uniform who served our country and defended our freedom. Please note that all DC DMV locations will be closed November 11, 2026 in honor of Veterans Day.

In observance of Thanksgiving, all DC DMV locations will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2026. 

As always, your feedback is important to us. Please write us a letter or join me for the DC DMV Live Chat, held the first Thursday of each month. Our next online live chat is scheduled for Thursday, December 3 at 12 p.m. For a full hour, I will respond in real time to any of your DMV-related questions. 

To stay up to date on all things DC DMV year-round and catch engaging content like the car seat technician video included below, follow us across our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.    

Thank you for reading this edition of our newsletter. Buckle up and drive safe, DC!

- Director Gabriel Robinson  

DMV News You Can Use - November 2026