Does DC require safety inspections?
DMV does not require safety inspections for private passenger vehicles. All vehicles will still be required to pass federally mandated emissions inspections every two years. Commercial, taxi and limo vehicles will still be subject to both safety and emissions inspections.
Where to get DC inspection?
The kiosk is located at the Takoma Recreation Center on 300 Van Buren Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012 (Entrance is on 3rd Street, NW). View more information on DC DMV Inspection fees.
Does DC require emissions testing?
In Washington DC, all vehicles must pass a vehicle emissions test before getting registered within the district. After passing the inspection, vehicle owners must display their emissions test sticker on the windshield on the front bottom passenger side of the vehicle.
How do I get a mechanic to inspect a used car?
Call the mechanic or repair shop you settle on, inform them that you would like them to do a pre-purchase inspection on a used car, and find if any of the dates and times you agreed with the seller works for them. The evaluator may ask you for the car’s make, model and registration number to generate a quote.
How does self inspection work at DC DMV?
For vehicles that pass the self-inspection: (1) the kiosk will print a Vehicle Inspection Report and a temporary paper inspection certificate to be displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard; and (2) DC DMV will mail a two-year inspection sticker to vehicle owners.
Where do I go to get my car inspected in DC?
To get your vehicle inspected, you must drive it to the DC DMV Inspection Station and get in line with with the other cars. The vehicle inspection fee is not paid at the inspection station; instead, it is paid at the time of vehicle registration. Vehicles are inspected in the order they arrive during normal hours of operation.
How long does a DC DMV inspection last?
Note: DC DMV no longer requires an inspection for motorcycles and motorized bicycles, as indicated in the link below: Personal vehicle inspection is valid for 2 years. Commercial vehicle inspection is valid for 1 year. Taxi and for-hire vehicle inspection is valid for 1 Year.
What is a d.c.motor maintenance program?
A D.C. motor maintenance program is a preventative and corrective maintenance schedule that covers inspections, cleaning, testing, replacement and lubrication tasks that are necessary to ensure the proper operation of D.C. motors and associated equipment.