Driver Licenses

The following links are free and easy to use official DC Department of Motor Vehicles sources. You can find out how to get Driver's License, Learner's Permit, Provisional Driver's License, Commercial Driver license and Motorcycle Endorsement. Replace, renew or convert your license.

Obtain a Driver's License
Converting an Out-of-State License
Renew a Driver's License
Duplicate Driver's License
GRAD License (for drivers under age 21)
Suspended/Revoked Driver's License

Learner's Permit
Obtain a Learner's Permit
Renew a Learner's Permit
Replace a Learner's Permit
GRAD License (for drivers under age 21)

Provisional Driver's License (For Drivers under age 21)
Obtain a Provisional Driver's License
Convert a Provisional Driver's License from Another Jurisdiction
Renew a Provisional Driver's License
Replace a Provisional Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Obtain a CDL
Convert a CDL from Another Jurisdiction
Renew a CDL
Replace a CDL
CDL Eligibility Guidelines
CDL Class Background Information

Motorcycle Endorsement
Obtain a Motorcycle Endorsement
Convert a Motorcycle License or Endorsement from Another Jurisdiction
Renew a Driver’s License with a Motorcycle Endorsement
Replace a Motorcycle License or Endorsement

Non-Driver Identification Card
Obtain a DC Non-Driver Identification Card
DC Non-Driver Identification Card Renewal
DC Non-Driver Identification Card Replacement
Name Changes
Address Changes

District of Columbia Vehicle Registration & Titling

Vehicle Registration Renewal
Renew your vehicle registration online. Vehicle Registration Renewal Five-Step Overview.

First Time Vehicle Registration for Individuals
General Information, documents required for registering, Temporary Tags, fees. Requirements for registering your vehicle. DC Reciprocity Permit and information for persons serving in the military.

Online Registration Card Replacement
Request a duplicate vehicle registration card online. Online Duplicate Vehicle Registration Request Five-Step Overview, eligibility requirements and more.

Vehicle Tags
Disability Tags and Disability Placards, Tag Replacement, Tag Surrender, Personalized Tags, Organizational Tags, 'Taxation without Representation' Tags, Temporary Tags, Individuals, Dealers/Dealerships, Dealers Identification Tags, Manufacturer Identification Tags.

Request Residential Parking Permit
Get a residential parking permit online. Requirements and instructions step by step.

Personalized Tag Request
Personalized tags are available upon request. Information on the three types of personalized tags. Process to obtain a Personalized Tag, Track Personalized Tag Order. Applicable fees.

Click here to Track Personalized Tag Order

Towed Vehicle Locator
If you believe your vehicle has been towed, you can check by entering your license plate and issuing state or your vehicle identification number.

Vehicle Inspection Appointment Scheduling
You can select the service, review appointment settings, view hours of operation and see available openings.

Salvage Titles
Rebuilt, Out-of-State, DC, Non-Repairable Salvage and more

Vehicle Registration and Title Fees
Passenger Class A Vehicle Registration, Commercial Class B Vehicle Registration, Trailer Class C Vehicle Registration, Duplicate, Title, Residential/Reciprocity, Insurance, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle Tags, Organizational Tags, Personalized Tags, Dealer Fees and Digital Certificate fees.

Other Vehicle Registration and Titles Links

Forms

Save time by avoiding trying to obtain forms. By spending little time behind a computer, you can download forms for just about any task. Free and simple to use at anytime without having to consider hours of operation. Link to official DC Department of Motor Vehicles forms and publications.

Certificate of Title Application
Duplicate Certificate of Title Application
Personalized Tag Application
Lienholder Out-of-State Title Request
Vehicle Power of Attorney Application
Taxicab Commission “DCTC” License Application
Driver's License Sample Application
Gender Designation Form
Application for Disability Parking Placard or Tags
One-Week Temporary Disability Parking Permit Application
Medical/Eye Report
Vehicle Tint Waiver Request
Trip Permit Application
Certification of Eligibility for Provisional License With Conditions - 40 hours
Certification of Eligibility for Full License With Conditions - 10 hours
Parental Consent Form
Appeals Form
Attorney Appearance Form
Excise Tax Gift Exemption Form
Explanation of Motion Process
Mail Adjudication Form
Motion to Schedule and Reschedule Hearing Form
Motion to Vacate Judgment Form
Adjudication Power of Attorney Form
Requirements for Clearance of Title on Vehicle Sold for Garage Keeper's Lien, Rev.
Proof of DC Residency Form Application, Rev.
Fleet Enrollment Application for Government Agencies
Explanation of Walk-in Hearings

Misc. Links and FAQs
Links to official DC Department of Motor Vehicles free resources. Clear and with ease of use website you can just navigate and obtain assistance, instructions and how to information. Have your most common questions answered without having to wait on hold or for operating hours of the agency. You can pay your ticket online, obtain manuals without leaving your computer. Driving records requests and more.

DMV Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make my trip to the DMV faster? Services offered online. How long do you have to renew your license, how to get a residential parking permit and more common questions and answers.

Booted/Towed Vehicles
Fees assessed when a vehicle has been booted or towed. Methods of payment accepted for the release of a vehicle. Locate and retrieve a vehicle.
Can I have a hearing after my vehicle has been booted or towed?
Find out if your vehicle has been towed?

Obtain Driver's Records
Instructions on how to request a copy of your driver's record, Obtain a Driver's Record of Someone Other Than Yourself and Clearing Your Driver's Record.

Manuals for drivers licenses

Automobile Driver's Manual
Motorcycle Operator's Manual
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Manual

Online Ticket Payment
Parking and/or Photo Enforcement Violations
Ticket numbers may start with a letter, followed by up to nine numerals or be all numeric.
Minor Moving Violations
Ticket numbers are all numeric.
Installment Payment Plan
Plan numbers are 9 characters long.
Fleet Payments
Fleet and invoice numbers are numeric.