Obtain a Driver's License

You may obtain a driver's license once you take and pass the eye test, the knowledge test, and the skills road test. You may not obtain a DC driver's license while maintaining a valid license from another jurisdiction. A driver's license is valid for up to eight years for US citizens, and this period may vary for non-US citizens according to the US immigration expiration date.

Requirements:

• Proof of name and date of birth (must be at least 16 years of age)
• Proof of DC Residency
• No outstanding debts to the District of Columbia or unpaid fines for moving traffic violations in other jurisdictions
• Proof of parental approval (if applicant is 16 or 17 years old)
• All documents required for obtaining a DC driver's license