DC DMV Vehicle Self-Inspection Kiosk
The DC DMV Vehicle Self-Inspection Kiosk is a self-service car inspection station in the 20011 ZIP code of upper Northwest DC; Google's listing does not give a street address. It has a 4.0-star Google rating across 151 reviews.
Ease of use is the most-mentioned topic. Reviewers describe plugging into the car's OBD port and following on-screen steps, often in five to ten minutes with no line, and many say it beats going to the DMV inspection station. The most common sticking points are the VIN requirement and finding the OBD port, and some note the machine can be finicky. About one in five reviews is one star.
Google lists the kiosk as available 24 hours a day. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. DMV phone: (202) 737-4404.
Washington, DC 20011
dmv.dc.gov/service/vehicle-inspections
- Sunday: 12 AM–12 AM
- Monday: 12 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday: 12 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday: 12 AM–12 AM
- Thursday: 12 AM–12 AM
- Friday: 12 AM–12 AM
- Saturday: 12 AM–12 AM
Good to know
Is the DC DMV self-inspection kiosk open 24 hours?
Google lists it as open 24 hours, every day (October 2026).
What do I need to use the self-inspection kiosk?
Reviewers say you need your vehicle's VIN and must locate the car's OBD port to plug in.
How long does a self-inspection take?
Reviewers commonly report being done in five to ten minutes when there is no line.
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