Once your out-of-state driver license is cancelled, you will be required to retake the knowledge and road test to obtain a DC driver license. Note: If you have an out-of-state driver license, and you apply for a DC identification card (instead of converting your out-of-state driver license to a District driver license), then this will result in the cancellation of your out-of-state driver license. To check the mailing status of your license or card, you can go to the system at the link below: DC DMV does not mail ID cards to PO boxes. This temporary ID will be valid for 45 days your actual card will be mailed to you within 10 business days. Information on DC DMV driver license and identification card fees is available at the link below:ĭC DMV will issue you a temporary, paper DC DMV REAL ID identification card after you’ve completed the process and paid the fees. Once your photo has been taken, you will pay the appropriate fee for your license.
District law and policy requires a full frontal digital photo that will show either the ears, or up to the hairline without showing the hair. You will have a photograph taken at the service center when your documents are approved.
Use DC DMV's online Document Verification Guide to determine what documents you need to successfully obtain a non-driver identification card at the link below: In general, the steps to getting a DC DMV REAL ID non-driver identification card are: