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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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5-Day Temporary Registration

DC DMV may issue a 5-day temporary registration if your vehicle inspection and registration stickers are expired. You must have your vehicle inspected before the 5-day temporary registration expires. This is a one time only 5-day issuance per vehicle.

The 5-day temporary registration may be obtained in-person at a DC DMV Service Center.