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-In recognition of Veterans Day, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Saturday, November 9 and Monday, November 11. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12. Many of DC DMV's services will be available online or via the agency's free mobile app.

 

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

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Services

Tag Replacement
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How to replace vehicle tags in the District.

Tag Surrender
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Determine if you need to cancel your DC DMV tags and the steps to take.

Tag Transfer
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How to transfer valid tags from one vehicle to another.

Taxicab or Limousine Services
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Information on registering taxis, limos and luxury sedans in the District.

Teen Driver Information
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Information on getting teen drivers licensed.

Temporary Registration and Tags—Individual
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How to temporarily register a vehicle in the District.

The IRP Full Reciprocity Plan
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General information on the Full Reciprocity Plan.

The IRP Full Reciprocity Plan
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Information on the The IRP Full Reciprocity Plan.

Ticket Services
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General information on managing tickets at DC DMV.

Tickets
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Information on outstanding tickets in the District.

To Get a Trip Permit
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How to get a trip permit to operate your vehicle in DC.

To Obtain a Trip Permit
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How to obtain a trip permit in the District.

To Pass the DC DMV Vehicle Inspection
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Information on DMV vehicle inspections in the District.

Trip Permits
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Information on the IRP and DC DMV trip permits for non-IRP vehicles.

Trip Permits for Commercial Carriers and Heavy Vehicles
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Information on trip permits for commercial carriers and heavy vehicles in the District.

Trip Permits for Non-IRP Registered Commercial Carriers
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Information on Trip Permits for Non-Apportioned Registered Commercial Carriers.

Trip-Permit Exempt Vehicles
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Vehicles that may be exempt from trip permitting in the District.

Vehicle Acquired through Death of Owner
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Information on how to manage vehicle transfers if jointly owned party becomes deceased.

Vehicle Inspection Unable-to-Tests, Failures and Re-tests
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DC DMV information on Vehicle Inspection Unable-to-Tests, Failures and Re-tests.

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