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Dec 08, 2021

D.C. Council Approves Digital Driver’s Licenses, But We Don’t Know When We’ll Get Them

The electronic version would be an additional option and would be accepted by police, businesses, and the TSA just like the plastic versions. 

Jun 22, 2021

You’ll Be Able To Go To The D.C. DMV Without An Appointment Starting July 20

Appointments won’t be offered after July 17, 2021.

Aug 01, 2014

California DMV Deems Washington Football Team’s Name Unacceptable For License Plate

It’s already banned in D.C. by the DMV.

Apr 25, 2014

You Can Keep Your D.C. Driver’s License Until it Expires

Unless you need to change your address.

Dec 23, 2013

D.C. DMV Can’t Force Businesses To Take Your Temporary License

A D.C. DMV spokesperson says they have “notified many federal and state agencies as well as businesses about the new temporary driver license. Additionally, customers are encouraged to keep their hole-punched ID and show as needed with the temporary license.”

Nov 15, 2013

Gray Will Sign Special Driver’s License Bill Next Week

The bill will allow the DMV to issue a driver’s license, learner’s permit, or identification card to undocumented D.C. residents.

Nov 05, 2013

Immigrant Rights Supporters March To Mary Cheh’s House In Support Of Equal Driver’s Licenses

Unfortunately, Cheh wasn’t home. But they sang some nice songs for her neighbors.

Nov 04, 2013

Immigrant Rights Supporters To Hold Vigil Before Council Vote On Licenses

The Council is backing away from a plan to have the licenses look the same as all others. Instead, a two-tier system will be created, where undocumented immigrants’ licenses will read “not valid for official federal purposes.”

Oct 28, 2013

‘Choose Life’ License Plates Are Now Available in D.C.

A representative from the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles said that no money from sale of the plates will go to the organization that sponsored them.

 
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