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All DC DMV locations will be closed on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in observance of DC Emancipation Day. DC DMV's services will remain available online and via our mobile app.

 

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. 

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Services

International Registration Plan
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Information on the International Registration Plan (IRP) with respect to commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds.

IRP Apportioned and Exempt Vehicles
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Registration information for IRP Apportioned and Exempt Vehicles

IRP Audits, Mileage Records, and Enforcement
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IRP Audits, Mileage Records and Enforcement information in the District.

Membership Organization Tags
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Information on Membership Organization Tags

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Motor vehicles are defined as vehicles propelled by an internal-combustion engine, electricity or steam.

Online Services
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Using these services—available at the links listed below — you can “skip the trip” to our service centers and conduct your DC DMV business wherever and whenever you choose.

Out-of-Town Inspection Sticker Renewals
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Information on Out-of-Town Inspection Sticker Renewals

Permit Change Request
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How to submit a trip permit change request.

Replace a REAL ID or Limited Purpose Driver License
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Information on Replacing a REAL ID or Limited Purpose Driver License.

Registering Imported Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles
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How to register Imported Vehicles to the US.

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.

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

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.

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

Vehicle Inspections
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Information on vehicle inspections in the District. Your vehicle must pass inspection before it can be titled by DC DMV.

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