Registration inspection path
New-resident vehicle inspection in District of Columbia
The vehicle must pass DC inspection before full registration. Brand-new passenger vehicles are exempt, and a 45-day temporary tag may be available when an expired out-of-state tag or lender-held title blocks inspection.
Requirement boundary
Vehicle or VIN inspection
The reviewed state rule identifies a statewide inspection, safety, or VIN step for an incoming vehicle.
Check where to get the inspection on the official source
Read the failure report before booking a repair
The failure code determines the repair and any waiver path.
Open the failed-inspection path