I relocated to DC eight months ago and need to get a nee inspection stick for my car. This requires a DC license and register my car here. Any advice for visiting the DMV to make the process easier?

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puttinonthefoil t1_jabcoha wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:59 AM

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Go early and make sure you have every document you need.

endlessly_apollo t1_jabfgln wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:27 AM

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Replying to puttinonthefoil (#2,091,781)

Second this! I went to DMV at 1 pm on a Friday (big mistake, HUGE) I didn’t get seen until 4:55 pm. Nightmare

BruxBlonde t1_jabnu8j wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:03 AM

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Yes on the documentation, triple check the list and make sure you have everything you need.

Also, DC is basically a southern city, please and thank you and sir and ma'am will definitely help.

JeffOnThePlains t1_jac3p7m wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:46 AM

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Second everything above. Go as early as possible. Be polite. Have every possible document you’ll need.

I had to wait about 30min when I went, but once I got to someone it was smooth sailing. Went on a non-Friday morning.

Stardust_Particle t1_jacaln1 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:12 PM

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Bring something to read/do while you wait. Pack your patience.

Ubizubi t1_jacasne wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM

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Be as prepared, patient, and kind as possible. Hostility amplifies but kindness usually pays dividends

nycanuj t1_jaclhlp wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM

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In addition to what others said about having your documents, I suggest first going to the SW inspection station, then going to the DMV to get your license and to register your vehicle. You do not need a DC license to get your inspection sticker.

rhefter t1_jacqby5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:29 PM

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Replying to nycanuj (#2,103,588)

Yea, please do this OP.

BansheeLoveTriangle t1_jacsnib wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:46 PM

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You can get inspection before license/registration - you just run through the center in SW and pay when you visit dmv. The go to any dmv center with all your docs and it should be pretty quick. They’ve improved a ton in the past ten years or so. I last went to Georgetown and there was no wait (weekday afternoon)

pg-97 t1_jady6ht wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:14 PM

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Avoid the Rhode Island ave location at all costs.