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Department of Motor Vehicles

DC DMV will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2016 in honor of Veterans Day. Regular hours for the Service Centers, Inspection Station, and Brentwood Road Test Office will resume on Saturday, November 12. DC DMV’s online pay by web ticket and adjudication request systems will be unavailable due to maintenance from 2 am-6:30 am on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

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DC DMV Hours Shift on Wednesdays

Wednesday Hours at DC DMV

DC DMV’s Wednesday hours have changed. All DC DMV locations will open one hour later every Wednesday.

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No Appointment Required

Effective August 2, 2016, no appointment is required to obtain a Limited Purpose driver license or identification card.

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Skip the Trip!

Whenever you see the “Skip the Trip” logo on pages throughout this website, it means you can save time and effort by completing your transaction online.

Know Before You Go!

The DC DMV has more than 40 online services that are available to customers. If your transaction requires an in-person visit, know what documents you need before you go.

New to the District?

New District Residents - Learn how to complete your DC DMV transactions in just one visit.

Featured Services

Driver Records

Request a copy of your driver record.

Knowledge Tests

Learn about the knowledge test, the first test for beginning drivers in the District.

Pay Tickets

Pay your parking and photo enforcement tickets online.

Tag Surrender

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

ROSA (Registration of Out-of-State Automobiles)

ROSA, Register out of state vehicles in the District.

Residential Parking Permits

Learn how you can get a residential parking permit (RPP).

License & ID

Licenses and ID Link

Obtain, convert, renew or get a duplicate driver license or ID.

Vehicles

Vehicle Service Information

Title, register, inspect your vehicle.

Tickets

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Pay or contest tickets.

Latest

Oct 19 2016

DC DMV Implements UbiDuo Initiative

(WASHINGTON, DC) – To improve face-to-face communication with hearing impaired customers, the...

Sep 28 2016

District DMV Locations to Close for Columbus Day Holiday

(WASHINGTON, DC) – In observance of Columbus Day, all District of Columbia Department of Motor...

Sep 13 2016

Phishing Scam Related to DC Photo Enforcement Tickets

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles is warning customers about...

Sep 13 2016

DC DMV is Hosting a Child Car Safety Seat Check

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Child Passenger Safety Week is September 19-24, 2016, and the District of...

Aug 30 2016

District DMV Ticket Payment System is Operational

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DC DMV) ticket payment...

Sep 19 2016

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Public Hearing on Bill 21-708 “End Taxation Without Representation Amendment Act of 2016” Bill 21-...

Apr 26 2016

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

BUDGET OVERSIGHT HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2017 Testimony of Lucinda Babers, Director Department of...

Feb 22 2016

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

AGENCY PEFORMANCE OVERSIGHT HEARING ON FISCAL YEARS 2015 – 2016 Testimony of Lucinda Babers,...

Apr 17 2015

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment Fiscal Year 2016 Budget...

Mar 4 2015

DC DMV Testimony Before Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Testimony of Lucinda Babers, Director Department of Motor Vehicles Before the Committee on...

Aug 27 2012

DMV Facilities Will Be Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

On Saturday, September 1, 2012 and Monday, September 3, 2012, all DC DMV locations will be closed...

Aug 27 2012

DMV Inspection Station Winter Hours

The DC DMV Inspection Station is returning to Winter Hours beginning on Tuesday, September 4, 2012...

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Department of Motor Vehicles

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Varies by location. Please see DMV Service Locations in the About section.

Phone: (202) 737-4404
TTY: 711
Email: dmv@dc.gov

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