IDs & DMV

DC Health Vital Records Division (DCVRD) will be available for the following types of services as of Monday, March 30, 2020:

• Online Certificate Orders - https://dchealth.dc.gov/vital-records (click the "Remote ordering service provider" section for all online ordering options)

• Phone Certificate Orders - 1-877-572-6332

• Mail Birth Certificate Orders - https://www.vitalchek.com/Fax-Phone/DC_Birth_Application.pdf

• Mail Death Certificate Orders - https://www.vitalchek.com/Fax-Phone/DC_Death_Application.pdf

• Mail Certificate Amendment Orders - Email us at dcvrd.legal@dc.gov

• Funeral Home Portal Orders (shipping only) - https://funeralhome.vitalchek.com

Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing time. Shipping times will vary based on shipping method selected by customer.

If you have scheduled an appointment, a representative from DCVRD will contact you to advise next steps. You may call (202) 442-9303 to ask DCVRD related questions.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

DC DMV remains operational with most necessary services provided online. In-person services at Adjudication Services are set to resume on Monday, April 27. All other in-person services at DC DMV locations (e.g., Inspection Station and Service Centers) are set to resume on Tuesday, April 28. Although most employees are working remotely, DC DMV online services remain available, and customers are encouraged to use online options by visiting dmv.dc.gov.

• DMV has extended the expiration date for all documents expiring March 1 through April 28, including driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, inspections, ticket payments and ticket adjudication responses, until May 15.

• All driver licenses, vehicle registrations, and vehicle inspections scheduled to expire have been granted a waiver without penalty until DC DMV reopens at full operating capacity.

• All tickets will remain in their current status until May 15, and no additional penalties will be added during this period. In the interim, the public is encouraged to request adjudication and pay tickets online.

• Additionally, all driver license suspensions and revocations will be paused until DC DMV returns to full operating capacity.