How do I renew DC vehicle registration? Washington DC

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The DMV will either mail or e-mail you a registration renewal notice approximately 60 days prior to the expiration date of your current car registration. You can then renew by mail or online. You're out of luck if you want to renew in person. The DMV recently eliminated this option.

Renew Washington DC Car Registration by Mail

If your name or address has changed, you cannot renew by mail. You will have to visit your local DMV office with proof of documented changes.

If you were notified by e-mail, send a check with your tag number written on it to:

DC Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Services Administration
P.O. Box 91700
Washington DC, 20090

You should receive your new vehicle registration documents within about 10 days.

NOTE: Be sure to include to smog inspection fee and, if applicable, outstanding ticket fees.

If you received a renewal notice by mail, complete the card and send it, along with a check, in the provided return envelope.

Renew District of Columbia Vehicle Registration Online

To renew online you will need:

  • A valid credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard).
  • An e-mail address.
  • Your car's tag number.
  • The last four digits of your car's vehicle identification number (VIN).
  • Your registration renewal term.
Expect your new car registration documents in the mail in approximately 10 days. If your current registration will expire before this time, order, while renewing, a 45-day temporary registration certificate.

Pass Emissions and Smog Check and Register Car

You will be notified on your renewal notice if emissions testing is required. If so, your vehicle must pass an emission inspection prior to applying for registration renewal.

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