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-In recognition of the New Year's Day holiday, all DC DMV locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Many of DC DMV's services will be available online or via the agency's free mobile app.

 

-We are experiencing a system error that is causing duplicate refund checks to be issued to some DMV customers erroneously. If you have been affected by the glitch, to quickly resolve this matter please deposit or cash one check and destroy the other. If you attempt to cash the second check, it will not be honored by the bank.
We apologize to all DMV customers for the inconvenience as we diligently work to rectify this issue.

 

-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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Interpreter and Translation Services

DC DMV provides free language interpreter service for limited English and non-English speaking customers. We use Language Line Services,™ an over-the-phone, on-demand service. Language Line Services are available in 240 languages at no cost to DC DMV customers.

If you require language assistance, please go to the Language Identification Desktop Display available at each DC DMV information desk and hearing room. Point to the language you require assistance with, and an interpreter will be called to assist you with your transaction. You will be connected to an interpreter in a few minutes. Twenty of the most common languages are listed on the desktop display. If your language is not listed, please inform the customer service representative what language you need assistance with, and an interpreter will be called for you. 

If you are hearing impaired, each DMV location uses an UbiDuo device to assist us in communicating with you. For those individuals who need hearing interpreter services during the knowledge test or for an in-person ticket hearing, you should email us [email protected] and request assistance. You can also let us know of your needs at the DMV location.