D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-103

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 18-103 - APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER LICENSE, LEARNER PERMIT, OR PROVISIONAL PERMIT

103.1

Each application for a learner's permit, a provisional permit, or for a driver's license shall be made upon a form furnished by the Director and shall be accompanied by the proper fee.

103.2

Each application shall:

(a) Provide the applicant's true and lawful name (which shall include the applicant's full and complete name, including any given middle name(s)); the applicant's date of birth; sex; social security number, if such a number was issued to the applicant or proof that the applicant is not eligible for a social security number; the residence address of the applicant; and a brief description of the applicant, including, but not necessarily limited to the applicant's height, color of eyes, and color of hair; and

(b) Include a certification that the applicant does not have Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, cataracts or eye disease; is not an insulin dependent diabetic; has not had seizures or loss of consciousness; and does not have any other mental or physical condition that would impair the ability to drive.

103.3

Each application shall state whether the applicant has been previously licensed as an operator and, if so, when and by what state or country; and whether any such license has ever been suspended or revoked; whether an application has ever been refused; and, if so, the date of and reason for the suspension, revocation, or refusal.

103.4

Each applicant shall provide, as applicable, the documents set forth below in order to establish identity, date of birth, lawful status in the United States, social security number and address of principal residence as follows:

(a) To establish identity, date of birth and lawful status, an applicant shall submit one of the following documents:

(1) Original valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card;

(2) Original or certified copy of U.S birth certificate or record of birth issued by the State Office of Vital Records or the equivalent agency in the applicant's location of birth;

(3) Original or certified copy of the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State;

(4) Original valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security;

(5) Original Certificate of Naturalization form issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security;

(6) Original Certificate of Citizenship form issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security;

(7) Original unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance into the U.S.;

(8) Original unexpired employment authorization documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security;

(9) REAL ID driver license or identification card issued in compliance with 6 C.F.R. §§ 37; or

(10) Any other documents designated acceptable by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security by notice published in the Federal Register.

(b) To establish proof of Social Security Number (SSN), an applicant shall submit an original of one of the following documents reflecting applicant's full name and full social security number:

(1) Social Security card or Social Security Administration printout;

(2) W-2 form;

(3) SSA-1099 form;

(4) Non-SSA-1099 form; or

(5) Pay statement.

(c) To establish proof of ineligibility for a SSN, an applicant shall submit an original letter from the Social Security Administration reflecting that the applicant is not eligible for a social security number.

(d) To establish District of Columbia residency, an applicant shall submit an original of two (2) of the documents set forth in Subparagraphs (1)-(7) of this paragraph reflecting the applicant's name and current address as shown on the application, except as set forth in Subparagraphs (9)-(13) of this paragraph.

(1) Utility (water, gas, electric, oil, or cable), home security system, or automobile or personal loan bill, issued within the last sixty (60) days;

(2) Telephone bill, issued within the last sixty (60) days;

(3) Deed, settlement agreement, or mortgage statement;

(4) Unexpired lease, sublease, or rental agreement (may be a photocopy). If a sublease is being submitted, the lease must also be provided;

(5) District of Columbia property tax bill or tax assessment, issued within the last twelve (12) months;

(6) Unexpired homeowner's or renter's insurance policy;

(7) Official mail received within the last sixty (60) days from a federal or District of Columbia agency, other than the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles, or a change of address notification from the U.S. Postal Service;

(8) REPEALED.

(9)

(A) If unable to provide two (2) of the documents listed in Subparagraphs (1)-(7) of this paragraph, submit a District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Proof of Residency form signed by the person owning or renting the residence where the applicant resides and a copy of this person's unexpired District of Columbia driver license or identification card as well as two (2) of the documents listed in Subparagraphs (1)-(7) of this paragraph in the name of the person owning or renting the residence as follows;

(i) One (1) of the proof of residency documents set forth in either Subparagraph (1), (2), (6) or (7) of this paragraph; and

(ii) One (1) of the proof of residency documents set forth in either Subparagraph (3), (4) or (5) of this paragraph. If the document provided is a sublease, the lease must name the certifier as the sublessor;

(B) A person certifying residency under this Subparagraph (9), may only submit a certification three (3) times in a twelve (12) month period, unless it is for a "family member". "Family member" shall mean a person's spouse, domestic partner, as that term is defined in D.C. Official Code §§ 32-701(3), parent, or child (whether natural, adopted, or foster). If a Proof of Residency form is used for a "family member", documentation, as determined by the Director, showing the relationship must also be submitted.

(10) For an identification card only, a Department of Motor Vehicles' approved letter with a picture from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), District of Columbia Department of Corrections, or U.S. Probation Office issued within the last sixty (60) days certifying residency. A second document is not required.

(11) For an identification card only, a District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles' approved letter from a certified social service provider. A second document is not required.

(12) Any other documents deemed acceptable by the Director through written approval.

(13) Documentation and a form approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles and received pursuant to the Address Confidentiality Program authorized by the Address Confidentiality Act of 2018, effective July 3, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-118;D.C. Official Code §§ 4555.01 et seq.).

103.5

If an applicant is unable to comply with the document requirements set forth in §§ 103.4(a) to show identity or date of birth due to circumstances beyond the applicant's control, the applicant may submit one of the alternate documents and the Department shall indicate in the applicant's record that an exceptions process was used:

(a) [REPEALED]

(b) Department of Motor Vehicles' approved letter with picture from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) or D.C. Department of Corrections issued within the last sixty (60) days certifying identity and date of birth.

(c) If the applicant is seventy (70) years or older, he or she may submit documents subject to the approval of the Director certifying identity, date of birth, or social security number.

103.6

Repealed.

103.7

The application of any person under eighteen (18) years of age for a learner's permit, a provisional permit, or driver's license, except those endorsed by the State Department as enjoying the privilege of diplomatic immunity, shall be accompanied by a written, notarized statement signed by one of the applicant's parents or a guardian consenting to the issuance of the permit or license.

103.8

The following fees shall apply to permit applicants:

(a) Knowledge test........................................................... $ 10;

(b) Driver's permit road test.............................................. $ 10;

(c) Driver's permit application fee...................................... $ 44;

(d) Learner's permit application fee................................... $ 20;

(e) Provisional operator's permit application fee................. $ 20; and

(f) Ignition Interlock Application fee.................................. $ 50.

103.9

An applicant who fails to appear for a scheduled road test shall be required to pay a penalty of thirty dollars ($30), unless the applicant cancels the road test at least 2 business days prior to the scheduled road test.

103.10

Repealed.

103.11

Every person who has never been issued a driver license must provide documentation that he or she has successfully completed any United States' (including territories) or Canadian (including territories) jurisdiction approved course of driver instruction prior to issuance of a provisional permit or driver license.

103.12

The course referenced in §§ 103.11, must consist of at least thirty (30) hours of classroom and eight (8) hours of driving instruction and must have been completed within the last six (6) months.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-103

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 10819 (December 19, 2003); as amended by D.C. Act 15-704 published at 52 DCR 1700 (February 25, 2005); as amended by D.C. Act 16-636 published at 54 DCR 903 (February 2, 2007); as amended by D.C. Act published at 55 DCR 7598 (July 18, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 5243 (June 18, 2010); as amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 5697 (July 8, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 6938 (August 12, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 8513 (August 15, 2014). as Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 1128 (January 23, 2015). as Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 1130 (January 23, 2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10222 (8/5/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 9740 (8/14/2020); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 9535 (7/29/2022); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 6391 (5/24/2024)

Authority: The Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles (Director), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 1825 and 1826 of the Department of Motor Vehicles Establishment Act of 1998, effective March 26, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-175; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-904 and 905 (2009 Repl.)), sections 6 and 7 of the District of Columbia Traffic Act of 1925, approved March 3, 1925 (43 Stat. 1121; D.C. Official Code § 50-2201.03 (2009 Repl.)) and Mayor's Order 2007-168, dated July 23, 2007.