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-In recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Saturday, October 12 and Monday, October 14. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available online or via the agency's 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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