district of columbia drivers permit - DC
District of Columbia Drivers Permit Information
To get your drivers license in District of Columbia, you need to apply for a regular non commercial Class D drivers license. You must have a District of Columbia license within thirty (30) days of establishing residency. You must give up any other Drivers License that you have previously held from any other State.
District of Columbia Drivers License Requirements
21 years and under (Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers - GRAD)
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Learner's Permit
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 16 years of age.
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Parent or Legal Guardian consent.
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Forty (40) hours of driving experience.
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Must have an adult with you at all times.
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For complete details and to get your District of Columbia Learner's Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Provisional License
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 16 and 1/2 years of age.
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You must have held a Learner Permit (see above) for at least six (6) months.
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Forty (40) hours of driving experience.
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You can drive by yourself.
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For complete details and to get your District of Columbia Provisional License, please SIGN IN HERE
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Full License With Conditions
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 17 years of age and not older than 21 years.
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You must have held a Provisional License (see above) for at least six (6) months.
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Ten (10) hours of night driving experience.
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For complete details and to get your District of Columbia Full License, please SIGN IN HERE
21 years and over
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Learner's Permit
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Valid for one (1) year.
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Take and pass the Eye and Knowledge Test.
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Non Commercial Class D Drivers License
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Take and pass the Eye, Knowledge and Road Skills Test.
For complete details and to GET your District of Columbia license, please SIGN IN HERE
District of Columbia Drivers Ed
Visit our district of columbia drivers ed page for more information on District of Columbia driver education.
Tests Required
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Eye Test
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Knowledge Test
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Road Skills Test
Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state.
For complete details and to GET your District of Columbia license, please SIGN IN HERE
Fee
New Driver's License Class D
Learner Permit
Knowledge Test
Road Test
For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE
Documents needed to get your District of Columbia Drivers License
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Proof of Identity (Primary Documents)
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A few examples:
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U.S. Birth Certificate
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U.S. Passport
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Identity (Secondary Documents)
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A few examples:
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College or High School Records (must have complete name and birth date)
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Health Insurance Card (must be active and must have complete name and birth date)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Social Security Number
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A few examples:
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Social Security Card
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Payroll statement (must be within the last twelve (12) months and must have complete name and social security number)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of District of Columbia Residency
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A few examples:
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District of Columbia Utility Bills (must not be older than sixty (60) days)
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Rental or Lease contract (must not be older than two (2) years)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Ability To Drive
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U.S. Driver License (must not be older than ninety (90) days)
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OR
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Successfully passed the Knowledge Test (within the last ninety (90) days)
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For Minors (Under 18)
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Non-US Citizens
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A few examples:
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Foreign Passport (must be active)
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Employment Authorization Card (EAC)
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Permanent Resident Card
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE