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District of Columbia Emergency Waiver 4/24/20

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
OFFICE OF THE VEHICLE
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR (VSA)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

NOTICE OF WAIVER OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION PLAN (IRP) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS UPDATE

April 24, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic -- As of April 24, 2020 in-person operations at all DC DMV locations (e.g., Inspection Station and Service Centers) are set to resume on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. In-person operations for Adjudication Services is set to resume on Monday, May 18, 2020.

For emergencies while the IRP Office is closed, please email dcirpdmv@dc.gov.  Listed below is important information about key services:

  • DMV has extended the expiration date for all documents expiring March 1 through May 15, including driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations,  inspections, ticket payments and ticket adjudication responses, until June 29, 2020.
  • All driver licenses, vehicle registrations, and vehicle inspections scheduled to expire have been granted a waiver without penalty until DC DMV reopens at full operating capacity. All tickets will remain in their current status until June 29th, and no additional penalties will be added during this period. In the interim, the public is encouraged to request adjudication and pay citations online.
  • All driver license suspensions and revocations will be paused until DC DMV returns to full operating capacity.

This notice updates the notification wavier emailed to the IRP community on March 24, 2020.

Approved                                              

Darnell Fountain
VSA
, Department of Motor Vehicles District of Columbia

Last updated: Monday, April 27, 2020