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Director Lucinda M. Babers, DC Department Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) DC Department of Motor Vehicles
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All DC DMV locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, for Veterans Day and Thursday, November 26, 2009, for Thanksgiving Day. Since the days before and after a holiday are extremely busy, please plan your visit accordingly or use Online Services or by mail services.

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The DC Department of Motor Vehicles offers more than 30 online services. Customers can literally skip the trip to the DMV and virtually take care of all of their DMV needs.
  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
      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