Due to the Code Purple Air Quality Alert, DC DMV closed its Inspection Station, located at 1001 Half Street SW at 10 am. Customers who planned to visit the inspection station today because their inspection stickers are expiring will be given a five-calendar day extension to renew. DC DMV’s Service Centers will remain open during normal business hours. Many of DC DMV services can be completed online or via the mobile app, allowing customers to “skip-the-trip.”
On February 5, the Georgetown DMV Service Center experienced a significant water main break. Due to flooding impacts, the Georgetown DMV Service Center will remain closed to the public until further notice. DC DMV's services will remain available at our other locations, online and via our mobile app.
DC DMV information on Vehicle Inspection Unable-to-Tests, Failures and Re-tests.
Information on vehicle inspections in the District. Your vehicle must pass inspection before it can be titled by DC DMV.
DC requires drivers who live in the District to have valid insurance subject to certain limits.
Vehicle insurance companies are required to report within 30 days any insurance cancellations.
Visitors to the District can get 15-day parking permits in the ward in which they live.
