The Washington DC Department of Motor Vehicles notifies vehicle owners of the expiration date of their vehicle registration by mail. Vehicle registrations can be renewed before the expiration date either through the mail, using the DMV's online service, or in person. Also note that in order to renew your registration you should get a legitimate DC vehicle inspection done.
[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL BY U.S. MAIL
- You can renew your registration via mail by completing the registration renewal form enclosed in the renewal notice along with the appropriate payment (do not mail cash). The DMV office takes approximately 15 days for registration renewal.
- For change of address or name change, DMV does not renew registration by mail and can be done only in person at a DMV service location.
[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL VIA THE INTERNET
- Go to the Washington DC Department of Motor Vehicles Online Services website. Renew online if you meet the online renewal requirements.
- Have your credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) handy to pay for the renewal. DC DMV service office does not accept American Express.
[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL IN PERSON
- Locate the DMV office in your area. You can also renew your registration by visiting a DC Wachovia bank. Make sure you bring the following documents:
- Bring any one document as proof of vehicle identification - Renewal notice, Vehicle registration, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), DC title number, Vehicle tag number.
- Bring any one document as proof of identification for each owner - DC driver's license, learner's permit, Identification card.
- An insurance policy proof that meets the insurance requirements as per DC law. Proof can be any one copy of insurance policy, insurance card or letter of certification from Insurance Company.
- In order to update address change along with registration renewal, bring along DC proof of residency and a valid Identification card.
- If you want to renew for a leased or a company owned vehicle, bring a Vehicle Power of Attorney letter or letter from your company as you having authorization for renewal.
- Bring the registration renewal form, along with cash, money order or credit card (VISA, MasterCard and Discover) to pay for the renewal.
[edit] FEES
Registration for different categories of vehicles in Washington DC will have different fees that range from $25 to $575 as seen here.[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- It may take up to15 days for your new registration card and decals to arrive by mail.
- See Vehicle Registrations for additional details.
- See also Renewing Your License.
- See also Washington DC Insurance Center.