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Document Verification Guide

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Document Verification - Driver License

Document Verification - Identification Card

Commercial Driver License

Effective May 1, 2014, the District of Columbia, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), will begin issuing a REAL ID Commercial Driver License (CDL). The REAL ID commercial driver license will replace our current commercial driver license and requires a one-time re-validation of source documents when you renew your DC commercial driver license. This re-evaluation will enable the DC DMV to ensure your identity, current residency and issue a federally compliant REAL ID commercial driver license. The new requirements will affect what you will need to bring to the DC DMV office when renewing your expiring commercial driver license. To renew your CDL, you must visit the Brentwood CDL Office located at 1205 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20018, Tuesday – Saturday, 8:15am – 4:00pm.

Document Verification - Driver License

Document Verification - Title

Document Verification - Temporary Tag

Driver License

Effective May 1, 2014, the District of Columbia will begin issuing a REAL ID Driver License and a Limited Purpose Driver License.

The REAL ID driver license requires a one-time revalidation of source documents when applying for or renewing your DC driver license. This evaluation will enable the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to ensure your identity and issue a federally compliant REAL ID driver license. The new requirements will affect what you will need to bring to the DC DMV office when applying for or renewing your driver license or identification card. First time DC applicants and existing DC driver license holders should expect to provide source documents as proof of identity (full legal name and date of birth), social security number, lawful presence in the United States, and current residence in the District of Columbia when applying for a DC REAL ID driver license.

The Limited Purpose driver license also requires a one-time validation of source documents when applying for your DC Limited Purpose driver license. The driver knowledge and road tests will be required for all applicants applying for the Limited Purpose driver license.  First time DC applicants must be a resident of the District of Columbia for at least 6 months. Applicants must have never been issued a social security number; or previously issued a social security number but no longer eligible; or not eligible for a social security number. The Limited Purpose driver license may not be used for federal purposes. You must schedule an appointment to obtain a Limited Purpose driver license. Prior to your DMV appointment, be sure to study and review the Driver Manual.

Limited Purpose Driver License

To obtain a Limited Purpose Driver License you must take and pass a knowledge test, skills road test and meet eligibility requirements. You must schedule an appointment to obtain a Limited Purpose learner permit. Prior to your DMV appointment, be sure to study and review the Driver Manual because you will be required to take a knowledge test.

Requirements

Click on all of the links below to review a list of required documents to bring with you from each category.

• Proof of Identity
• Proof of DC Residency
• Proof of 6-Month DC Residency
• SSN Declaration Form
• No outstanding debts to DC or other jurisdictions
• Proof of Parental Approval (if 16 or 17 years old)

Document Verification - Driver License

Identification Card

Effective May 1, 2014, the District of Columbia will begin issuing a REAL ID Driver Non-driver Identification Card and a Limited Purpose Non-driver Identification Card.

The REAL ID Non-driver Identification Card requires a one-time revalidation of source documents when applying for or renewing your DC Identification Card. This evaluation will enable the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to ensure your identity and issue a federally compliant REAL ID Non-driver Identification Card. The new requirements will affect what you will need to bring to the DC DMV office when applying for or renewing your identification card. First time DC applicants and existing DC ID card holders should expect to provide source documents as proof of identity (full legal name and date of birth), social security number, lawful presence in the United States, and current residence in the District of Columbia when applying for a DC REAL ID Non-driver Identification Card.

The Limited Purpose Non-driver Identification Card also requires a one-time validation of source documents when applying for your DC Limited Purpose Non-driver ID Card. First time DC applicants must be a resident of the District of Columbia for at least 6 months. Applicants must have never been issued a social security number; or previously issued a social security number but no longer eligible; or not eligible for a social security number. The Limited Purpose Non-driver ID Card may not be used for federal purposes. You must schedule an appointment to obtain a Limited Purpose Non-driver ID Card.

TEMPORARY TAG

Temporary Registration Documents for Dealers/Dealerships 
You have completed all of the steps necessary to prepare you for your visit to the DC Department of Motor Vehicles. To ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible, please print the following page(s) and bring along with your selected documents.

For your records, please your selected documents using link below or using 'Print Documents' button.

Get It Right the First Time!
All source document must be an original unless indicated otherwise or a certified copy marked with a state or municipal seal. Any document that doesn't meet this requirement or appears altered or falsified will be deemed invalid and you may be required to submit additional documents.
Important Notes:
  • There is a fee to obtain a temporary tag.
  • Altered titles are not accepted. If the title is altered, you are required to obtain a replacement title.
  • Additional documents are necessary to obtain a title for a vehicle if an individual acquired it through the death of the vehicle owner
  • Although a title can have multiple owners, the primary owner must be a District resident or a DC based business. If a vehicle has a co-owner, and the co-owner is not a DC resident, you are required to present the co-owner’s valid photo identification, along with the signed Certificate of Title Application.
  • Salvage Vehicle(s) must pass emission and auto theft inspection.


PROOF OF TITLE

PROOF OF SALE

PROOF OF ODOMETER

PROOF OF LIEN OR LESSEE

PROOF OF IDENTITY

PROOF OF VEHICLE ODOMETER READING

PROOF OF VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROOF OF VEHICLE INSURANCE

Select ONE of the following items listed below and must be original for proof of identity:

An individual applying for a Limited Purpose Driver License or Limited Purpose Identification Card must provide one (1) source document from the list below. DMV will NOT accept documents, that are not listed below, to satisfy proof of identity and date of birth.

Note: A document that is being used as Proof of Ability to Drive or Proof of Social Security Number cannot also be used as Proof of Identity.

An individual applying for a Real ID Commercial Driver License or Real ID Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver License must provide one (1) source document from the list below. DMV will NOT accept documents, that are not listed below, to satisfy proof of identity and date of birth.

Note: If you have a name change due to marriage or a court order, you are also required to bring (in addition to the above documents) your marriage certificate or court documents to show proof of your name change.

Note: A DC Real ID commercial driver license are valid for up to eight years for US citizens and may vary for non-US citizens depending on visa classification and duration of stay. Therefore immigration documentation must be resubmitted upon renewal for non-US citizens. Unexpired document issued by USCIS or US Department of State allowing lawful presence

Real ID Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver License must provide one (1) source document from the list below. DMV will NOT accept documents, that are not listed below, to satisfy proof of identity and date of birth.

Note: A DC Real ID commercial driver license are valid for up to eight years for US citizens and may vary for non-US citizens depending on visa classification and duration of stay. Therefore immigration documentation must be resubmitted upon renewal for non-US citizens. Unexpired document issued by USCIS or US Department of State allowing lawful presence


PROOF OF IDENTITY – FULL LEGAL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

PROOF OF IDENTITY (Secondary Sources) – FULL LEGAL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

Select ONE of the following items listed below and must be original for proof of social security number:

SSN Declaration

Complete the SSN Declaration Form to certify that you have not been assigned a social security number, has been assigned a social security number but cannot establish legal presence in the United States at the time of application or, is ineligible to obtain a social security number.

PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN)

Select ONE of the following items listed below and must be original for proof of current DC residency:

PROOF OF CURRENT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENCY (Primary Sources)

Select TWO of the following items listed below and must be original for proof of current DC residency:

PROOF OF CURRENT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENCY (Secondary Sources)

Select TWO of the following items listed below and must be original for proof of 6-month DC residency:

LIMITED PURPOSE PROOF OF 6-MONTH DC RESIDENCY

PROOF OF ABILITY TO DRIVE

Select ONE of the following items listed below and must be original for proof of lawful presence:

PROOF OF LAWFUL PRESENCE

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

You have completed all of the steps necessary to prepare you for your visit to the DC Department of Motor Vehicles. To ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible, please print the following page(s) and bring along with your selected documents.

For your records, please your selected documents using link below or using 'Print Documents' button.

Get It Right the First Time!
All source document must be an original unless indicated otherwise or a certified copy marked with a state or municipal seal. Any document that doesn't meet this requirement or appears altered or falsified will be deemed invalid and you may be required to submit additional documents.
Important Notes:
  • There is a fee to obtain a new driver license/identification card or a duplicate driver license/identification card.
  • If you have a name changed due to marriage or a court order, you are also required to bring (in addition to the above documents) your marriage certificate or court documents to show proof of your name change.
  • For non-US citizens, you must have at least six (6) months duration of stay in the US reflected on your USCIS issued document (i.e., Passport, Visa, etc) or possess an USCIS Notice of Action letter reflecting application for extension of duration of stay and/or visa status is being processed.


You have completed all of the steps necessary to prepare you for your visit to the DC Department of Motor Vehicles. To ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible, please print the following page(s) and bring along with your selected documents.

For your records, please your selected documents using link below or using 'Print Documents' button.

Get It Right the First Time!
All source document must be an original unless indicated otherwise or a certified copy marked with a state or municipal seal. Any document that doesn't meet this requirement or appears altered or falsified will be deemed invalid and you may be required to submit additional documents.
Important Notes:
If you have a name changed due to marriage or a court order, you are also required to bring (in addition to the above documents) your marriage certificate or court documents to show proof of your name change.
At least one owner on the title must be a DC resident. If the vehicle was acquired through the death of the vehicle owner, additional documents are necessary to register the vehicle.
There is a title and excise fee to obtain a vehicle title only.
There is a title, excise, inspection and registration fee to register and title a vehicle.
Altered titles are not accepted. If the title is altered, you are required to obtain a replacement title.
Additional documents are necessary to obtain a title for a vehicle if an individual acquired it through the death of the vehicle owner
Although a title can have multiple owners, the primary owner must be a District resident or a DC based business. If a vehicle has a co-owner, and the co-owner is not a DC resident, you are required to present the co-owner’s valid photo identification, along with the signed Certificate of Title Application.
Although a title can have multiple owners, the primary owner must be a District resident or a DC based business. If a vehicle has a co-owner, and the co-owner is not a DC resident, you are required to present the co-owner’s valid photo identification, along with the signed Certificate of Title Application. Note the vehicle registration can only reflect the DC resident or DC based business; non-DC residents cannot be reflected on the registration.
Salvage Vehicle(s) must pass emission and auto theft inspection.


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