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-In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and Inauguration Day, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Saturday, January 18 and Monday, January 20. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available online or via the agency's free mobile app.

 

-DC DMV will no longer prevent DC residents from applying for a new or renewed driver license because of failing to meet the requirements of the Clean Hands Law.

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Accepted Forms of Payments

You cannot pay for a trip permit with cash. DC DMV accepts:

  • Credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express
  • Money order: payable to DC Treasurer
  • Verified check: payable to DC Treasurer

Payment methods not accepted:

  • Contactless Payments, such as:
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Check Verification

All checks received by DC DMV will be reviewed for the following items:

  • Date
  • Address and phone number
  • Payable to DC Treasurer
  • Signature or endorsement
  • Amount
  • Transaction confirmation number of the trip permit receipt

A $65 penalty will be imposed per dishonored or returned check. No refunds will be authorized.

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