You may renew your vehicle registration online if you can satisfy all of the online eligibility requirements below.  If you cannot satisfy all these online requirements, please visit a DMV service location to renew your vehicle registration.

You may renew your vehicle registration online if you have:

• A vehicle registration that expires between 10 and 60 days from the date of your online transaction
• Your current name and address on file at the DMV.  The DMV will mail your vehicle registration card to your address currently on file.
• A valid DC insurance policy for your vehicle
• A valid credit card.  The DMV accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. The DC Government does not accept American Express.

• Recently changed your address or name and have not yet updated the information with DMV.

• Taxi Tag
• DC Government Tag
• Commercial Tag

Online Vehicle Registration Renewal Five-Step Overview 

1. Enter your vehicle registration renewal information (tag number, last 4 characters of the VIN, registration renewal term, and your email address)
2. Review your vehicle registration renewal information and update your insurance information.
3. Pay for the online vehicle registration renewal using a valid credit card.
4. Review all the information you've entered.
5. Print the confirmation page for your records.

Within 10 business days, DMV will mail your vehicle registration card and your window sticker. You will also receive your Residential Parking Permit (RPP) if you are eligible and have requested it.

Proceed to Online Vehicle Registration Renewal