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-Effective Tuesday, September 5, the Inspection Station transitioned to fall/winter hours. For more information, please visit the Inspection Station webpage.

 

-DC DMV will no longer prevent DC residents from applying for a new or renewed driver’s license because of failing to meet the requirements of the Clean Hands Law.

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New Look, New Security, Same You!

New Look, New Security, Same You! Credential

Effective Monday, July 17, 2023, the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) will begin issuing a redesigned driver's license and identification card, incorporating iconic DC landmarks and imagery. Customers will continue to receive a temporary paper license or identification card that is valid for 45 days and the new credential will be mailed to the customer within 10-15 business days from issuance.This new design, along with the current central issuance process, incorporates updated security features to reduce fraud attempts.

A few of the security features on this new card design are noted below:

New Look, New Security, Same You! Credential


New Look, New Security, Same You! Credential


New Look, New Security, Same You! Credential Press Release  New Look, New Security, Same You! FAQs  New Look, New Security, Same You! One-Pagers

READ ID DL Sample    READ ID ID Sample  Non-REALID Credentials

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