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Due to scheduled system maintenance, DMV online and mobile services will be temporarily unavailable between 8:00pm on Sunday, December 14 and 6:00am on Monday, December 15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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How to Register Your Vehicle

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By registering a vehicle in the District, it may be legally operated on public roads. At registration, you will receive license plates, expiration stickers and a registration card that must be carried in the vehicle at all times.

Choose an area to explore below:

5-Day Temporary Registration Button  Register a New or Used Vehicle Button

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