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Department of Motor Vehicles

All Service Centers, Adjudication, and Deanwood CDL are by "Appointment Only." DMV has extended the expiration date for DLs, IDs, vehicle registrations, inspections, ticket payments and ticket adjudication responses expiring Mar 1, 2020 -May 20, 2021 until 45 days after the health emergency ends.

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District Residency and Documentation for Vehicle Registrations

Residency and Documentation Requirements to Register Vehicles in the District.

Driver Education and Testing Information

General information on driver education and testing at the DC DMV.

Full Reciprocity Plan FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the Full Reciprocity Plan.

Accepted Forms of Payments

Common methods of payment accepted by the DC DMV.

Admit with an Explanation

Available options to respond to a parking, photo enforcement, or minor moving violation ticket in the District.

After Buying a Vehicle

Steps to take after purchasing a vehicle for the first time.

Aggressive Driving

How to avoid driving aggressively in the District.

Appeal Reconsideration or Motion to Vacate Decisions

How to Appeal for Reconsideration of a Decision or Make a Motion to Vacate a Decision.

Apply for Disability Parking Placards and Permits

Submit an application for DC DMV disability parking placards and permits.

Apply for Disability Tags

Visit any DC DMV service center to obtain disability vehicle tags from DC DMV. You must be a District resident to apply and complete the DC DMV application for disability parking placard or tags.