Vehicle Inspection Services

In order to register your vehicle at the DC DMV, you must first obtain a DC DMV inspection sticker. Inspections expire every ninety (90) days, at which point you will need to have your vehicle reinspected. It is suggested that you renew your inspection at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration, and that you camp out at the station up to three months in advance. There are currently three vehicle inspection stations for the DC DMV:

New Town Center
Mon-Wed 9:15AM-11:33AM
Fri 4:06AM-6:55AM
New extended hours!

3300 South Dakota Avenue NE
(33rd Street & South Dakota Avenue NE)
SEE WAIT TIMES AT THIS LOCATION
Langdon Center
Tue & Thur 10AM-1:01PM
Fri 3AM-5AM
New extended hours!
2200 Queens Chapel Road NE
(Queens Chapel Road & Rhode Island Avenue NE)
SEE WAIT TIMES AT THIS LOCATION
71st Street Center
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-7:30PM
Closed due to fire, riots, and fraud
551 East 71st Street, Seat Pleasant
(East 71st Street & Seat Pleasant Drive in Seat Plesant, Maryland)
SEE WAIT TIMES AT THIS LOCATION

Vehicle Inspection Process

As of February 28, 2007 all vehicles being inspected for the first time or being reinspected must undergo the "DC Real Life Vehicle Inspection" as well as undergo the routine "classic" inspection process. The entire process is outlined and explained here.

Vehicle Inspection Fees

New Inspection - Passenger Cars (2 Years)
$225.00
New Inspection - Taxis
$3,800.00
New Inspection - SUV & Trucks (2 Years)
$680.00
Fail Inspection Fee - Any Vehicle
$75.00
Reinspection - Any Vehicle (1 Year)
$600.00
Fail Reinspection Fee - Any Vehicle
$100.00
Reissue Valid Inspection (e.g. New Windshield)
$69.99
Mandatory Inspection Administrative Fee
$15.00
Mandatory Emissions Inspection Fee (2 Years)
$170.00
Mandatory Taxes
$8.99


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