How To Schedule Appointment DMV Washington DC

To operate a motor vehicle on Washington DC roads, you must have a valid license and vehicle documents. The Department Of Motor Vehicles issues several services, such as learner’s permits, driver’s licenses, license renewals, Real ID, and more. However, you will need to make an appointment to obtain these services in the DMV branch office. I will explain how to make an appointment and the supporting documents in this post.

How to Make DMV DC Appointment Online

The Washington DC DMV appointment making is much simple. You will need to follow the simple instructions mentioned below.  

Washington DC DMV appointment making is much simple. You will need to follow the simple instructions mentioned below.  

  1. Open the URL(https://artsprod1.mvis.dmv.washingtondc.gov/scheduler/customer/web/). You can see New Appointment or Change/cancel appointment on the next page. For new appointments, click the “New Appointment” tab. 
  2. Next, you will be directed to another page: “Standard” or “CDL.” Here, select the required service. For example, click on the “Standards” button.
  3. Now, enter your details and click the “NEXT” button. 
  4. After this, select the required service. 
  5. Select the nearest DMV branch office, Time, and date to schedule an appointment. Review the details before submitting them and click the “Submit” button to book an appointment.

Print the scheduled appointment copy and attach supporting documents to visit the DMV branch office to process your request. 

Print the scheduled appointment copy and attach supporting documents to visit the DMV branch office to process your request. 

DC DMV Appointment Number 

The DC DMV allows customers to learn information concerning office timings, scheduling an appointment, road tests, and more. You can call the office phone number 311 or (202)737-4404 to make an appointment or cancel the appointment. 

Schedule DC DMV Knowledge Test Appointment

The written test must be for new drivers and cover topics across traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. 

You must read the Washington DC user manual before taking the knowledge test. The knowledge test is common for commercial and non-commercial vehicles. You must schedule an appointment to take the knowledge test. Follow the instructions below to schedule an appointment for the knowledge test. 

  1. Open the URL(https://artsprod1.mvis.dmv.washingtondc.gov/scheduler/customer/web/)
  2. Click the New Appointment
  3. Choose CDL OR Standard.
  4. Enter your name, email address, and phone number. Click the “NEXT” button. 
  5. After this, select the “knowledge test Service.” Select the Time and date based on availability. 
  6. Please review your details carefully and submit them to schedule an appointment for the Washington DC DMV knowledge test. 

You must be 16-20 years old to apply for the knowledge test, which will be conducted in the selected DMV office. Before taking the knowledge test, prepare well. 

Schedule DC DMV Appointment Real ID

You can make an appointment for the Real ID on the official website. However, you must submit the identification documents to the DC DMV office to process your request. Follow the instructions below to schedule an appointment for the Real ID in Washington DC DMV.

  1. Visit the official website for scheduling appointments: (https://artsprod1.mvis.dmv.washingtondc.gov/scheduler/customer/web/)
  2. Select the “New Appointment” option.
  3. Choose between “CDL or Standard” options as per your requirement.
  4. Enter your contact information correctly and Choose the “Real ID” option.
  5. Select a “Date and Time” that suit you, from the available slots.
  6. Finally, review the details and “Submit” your appointment request

By following these steps, you can schedule your Real ID appointment online and save yourself the trouble of standing in long lines at the DMV.

How To Schedule DC DMV License Renewal Appointment

You must renew your driver’s license before or after its expiration to operate a motor vehicle on Washington DC roads. Follow the instructions mentioned below to make the DC DMV license renewal. 

  1. Open the following URL: https://artsprod1.mvis.dmv.washingtondc.gov/scheduler/customer/web/.
  2. Choose the “New Appointment” option.
  3. Select either “CDL or Standard” depending on the license you want to renew.
  4. Choose the “License renewal” option from the list of services.
  5. Enter your full name, email address, and phone number in the required fields.
  6. Select a date and time then Review the details and “Submit” to schedule your appointment.

Print the appointment copy and attach your previous license ID and identification documents to visit the DC DMV office in Washington DC.

Schedule DC DMV Road Test Appointment

After completing the learner period, you can apply for the road test. Here, you must prove your driving skill. Also, you must furnish the vehicle for the road test, and it should have valid registration and inspection certificate. 

  1. Open scheduling tool at https://artsprod1.mvis.dmv.washingtondc.gov/scheduler/customer/web/.
  2. Click “New Appointment” and select either “CDL” or “Standard” based on your license needs.
  3. Choose the “Road test” service and pick a convenient “Time and Date” for your appointment.
  4. Fill in all the required fields with the necessary information.
  5. Select the preferred branch office where you want to take the road test.
  6. Review all the details carefully, and finally, “Submit” them to schedule your road test appointment.

Print the scheduled appointment and attach all required documents, such as your learner’s license and identification.  

How To Make DC DMV Learner’s Permit Appointment

Everyone should have a learner’s license before getting a full driver’s license. The learner license allows you to improve your driving skill under the supervision of a licensed driver and all the terms and conditions applicable during the learning period. You must schedule an appointment to obtain a learner’s license at the DC DMV branch office. 

  1. Open the official website: (https://artsprod1.mvis.dmv.washingtondc.gov/scheduler/customer/web/).
  2. Click the “New Appointment” option
  3. Choose between “CDL or Standard” type depending on the type of learner’s permit you need.
  4. Select the “Learner’s permit or instruction permit” option.
  5. Please enter your phone number, email address and name in the given fields.
  6. Choose a convenient “Date and Time” for your appointment from the available slots and select the nearest branch office.
  7. Please verify your information and “Submit” your request for booking an appointment.

Print the scheduled appointment copy and visit the DMV office.

Schedule DC DMV Inspection Appointment

Booking your DC DMV inspection appointment is pretty simple if you follow the steps given below. 

  1. Visit the official website: (https://artsprod1.mvis.dmv.washingtondc.gov/scheduler/customer/web/)
  2. Select the “New Appointment”
  3. Choose “CDL OR Standard.” 
  4. Enter your personal details.
  5. Select the date and Time.
  6. After this, choose the DMV branch office located in the appointment-scheduling tool.
  7. Submit the details to make an appointment.

DMV DC Online Appointment Services List

Below are a few online services the Washington DC DMV offers. You must schedule an appointment to obtain these services. 

ServiceDescription
Driver’s License & RenewalObtain or renew a driver’s license
Identification CardsObtain or update an ID card
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)Obtain or renew a CDL
Written TestTake the written knowledge test
Road TestTake the driving skills test
CDL Written TestTake the CDL knowledge test
CDL Driving TestTake the CDL driving skills test
Vehicle RegistrationRegister or renew a vehicle
Vehicle TitleObtain or transfer a vehicle title
License PlatesObtain or replace license plates
Vehicle InspectionsSchedule and conduct vehicle inspections

Required Documents to Visit DMV DC offices

You must present the supporting documents to obtain any service in the Washington DC DMV office. Here we mentioned a list of required documents when you schedule and visit the DMV branch office. All papers should be original and stamped if necessary. 

Document TypeExamples
Proof of BirthU.S. passport, School certificate
Proof of IdentitySocial security card, College ID card
Proof of ResidencyUtility bill, Bank statement, Insurance policy

Best Time to Visit DC DMV Offices

Consider office timings when you make an appointment. Here, I will suggest the best times to process your request quickly. 

  1. Try to visit the DMV office in the morning or evening instead of during lunch. 
  2. You can schedule an appointment in the middle of the week, Monday to Friday.
  3. Visit the DMV office before 30 minutes if you have a road test. 

How To reschedule or cancel a DMV DC appointment

You can reschedule or cancel your existing appointment before 24 hours of the scheduled appointment. This DMV website allows customers to reschedule or cancel appointments. Also, you can call the customer support phone number to reschedule or cancel your appointment. Find the phone number mentioned earlier on this page.

Final words:

Read all the information carefully before scheduling an appointment and present all the supporting documents to the DMV branch office while processing your request. You can’t cancel or reschedule your existing appointment on the same day. If you have any doubts, leave a comment for us, and we will try to answer you.

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