Motor Vehicles



Driver's License Fees

All outstanding debts (child support payments, outstanding tickets, and dishonored checks) to the DC government must be satisfied before completing most of your DMV transactions. DMV accepts payments in the form of cash, money order, or credit card*.

Driver's License | Identification Services Fee
Driver's License (First-Time and Renewal) $39
Learner's Permit $20
Non-Driver's ID Card (First-Time and Renewal) $20
Non-Driver's ID Card for Seniors (> 65 years old) Free of Charge
Non-Driver's ID Card for Ex-Offenders (released < 6 months) Free of Charge
Duplicate Driver's License and Non-Driver's ID Card $7
Duplicate Learner's Permit $7
Temporary Driver's License and Non-Driver's ID Card $7
Instructor License First Issuance or Renewals $78
Driver's License Reinstatement *** $98
Road Test Cancellation **** $10

Driver's Record Services Fee
Driver's Record 3-year and 5-year $7
Driver's Record 10-year $13
Driver's License Reinstatement *** $98

Commercial Driver's License Services Fee
Commercial Driver's Learner's Permit $39
Commercial Driver's License (First-Time and Renewal) $117**
Commercial Driver's License Downgrade $39
Commercial Driver's License Duplicate $13

* DMV accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover credit cards. DMV does not accept American Express credit cards.
** $117 if first-time CDL application, or $1.50/month if upgrade from a regular DC Driver's License
*** Driver's License Reinstatement fee should be paid with personal check, money order or credit card only.
****Failure to cancel a scheduled road test within two business days will result in a $10 cancellation fee. This fee will be collected the next time you complete a license-related transaction. This fee will not be charged if you cancel at least two business days before your road test by calling the DMV Call Center at 311 or (202) 737-4404.