You may renew your vehicle registration online if you can satisfy all of the online eligibility requirements below.  If you cannot satisfy all these online requirements, please visit a DMV service location to renew your vehicle registration. Although you can renew your registration online if it has been expired for less than 90 days, please be aware that it is illegal to drive with an expired vehicle registration. However, you will be able to use your online registration certificate, by placing the temporary certificate on your vehicle dashboard, as your renewal registration sticker for 45 days from the date of your renewal transaction until you receive your new registration sticker in the mail. Note that you must maintain your current registration sticker on your windshield, in addition to placing the temporary registration certificate on your dashboard.

You may renew your vehicle registration online if you have:

• A vehicle registration that expires 60 days from the date of your online transaction or a vehicle registration that has not been expired for more than 90 days.
• A valid vehicle inspection. If your inspection is expired, you must pass inspection prior to renewing your registration. If both your registration and inspection are expired, you may visit a DMV service location for a no fee five day registration to take your vehicle through inspection.
• A valid DC driver’s license or identification card.
• Your current name and address on file at the DMV.  The DMV will mail your vehicle registration card to your address currently on file.
• A valid DC insurance policy for your vehicle
• A valid credit card.  The DMV accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. The DC Government does not accept American Express.

• Recently changed your address or name and have not yet updated the information with DMV.

• Taxi Tag
• DC Government Tag
• Commercial Tag

Online Vehicle Registration Renewal Five-Step Overview 

1. Enter your vehicle registration renewal information (tag number, last 4 characters of the VIN, registration renewal term, and your email address)
2. Review your vehicle registration renewal information and update your insurance information.
3. Pay for the online vehicle registration renewal using a valid credit card.
4. Review all the information you've entered.
5. Print the receipt page for your records and, if necessary, the 45 day temporary registration certificate.

Within 10 business days, DMV will mail your vehicle registration card and your window sticker. You will also receive your Residential Parking Permit (RPP) if you are eligible and have requested it.

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