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Director Lucinda M. Babers, DC Department Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) DC Department of Motor Vehicles
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 DMV Alerts 
  Electronic Citation Issuance Alert Notification Service now available for DMV Customers.
This new service allows customers to create a membership profile to be notified when there is activity and to check the status of parking, moving, and photo enforcement tickets issued in D.C. The eTIMS® (Electronic Ticket Information Management Service) account allows customers to receive electronic notification:

 
  • When a new ticket is issued
  • When payment is applied
  • Before you are no longer eligible for a hearing
  • Before penalties are applied
  • Before a ticket is assigned to collections
  • About special DMV programs/announcements

  • Sign up now for your eTIMS® account and activate your account when you receive your activation letter in the mail.


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    Did You Know? 

       
  • You could skip the trip to the DMV... Read More
  • You must surrender your tags to avoid fines and penalties... Read More
  • You must update your address within 5 days of moving... Read More
  • DMV has loaner vehicles available for road tests... Read More
  • You can locate your towed vehicle online... Read More
  • Failure to maintain continuous valid insurance on a vehicle registered in the District of Columbia will result in suspension of registration... Read More
  • If you are a DC resident with outstanding moving or parking fines you may be eligible for a payment plan... Read More
  • There are requirements for out of state vehicles to avoid fines by not registering in the District... Read More
  • You can pay your parking/moving violations online... Read More
  • You can renew your driver license, vehicle registration and ID Card 60 days in advance of the expiration date... Read More
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