District of Columbia

When moving from Hawaii to District of Columbia, you must register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 30 days. Plan to visit the District of Columbia DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in District of Columbia costs $72-$155 based on weight. Title transfer fee is $26 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 6%. Budget for these costs before your move.

District of Columbia requires both a safety inspection (Biennial) and emissions testing (Statewide biennial). You will need to pass both before or shortly after registering your vehicle. This is one of the stricter states for vehicle inspections.

District of Columbia requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/10 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Hawaii minimums are 20/40/10. You must update your insurance to meet District of Columbia requirements before registering.

District of Columbia requires both front and rear plates (Hawaii requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new DC plates issued. You will need to surrender your Hawaii plates and obtain new District of Columbia plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official District of Columbia DMV at https://dmv.dc.gov/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.