The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) is located at 2235 Shannon Place, SE, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20020. The phone number is (202) 645-7300. The email address is [email protected].
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and closed on observed District Holidays.
Face ID exams are offered Monday through Friday from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm. No appointment is necessary.
One Stop and Face ID applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.
DFHV has committed itself to support the District’s Vision Zero traffic safety goals. To support these goals all For Hire License (new/renewal) applicants will be required to complete the Vision Zero training program. For more information, please contact DFHV Client Services division at 202-645-7300 or [email protected].
For more information visit Driver Licensing
For more information visit Special Event Permit
For more information visit Pathways
For more information visit Non - MSA
For more information visit Non-District Limousine
For more information visit Vehicle Age Retirement Waiver
For more information visit Company Operating Authority
For more information visit Grant Funding
For more information visit Union Station Fast Pass
For more information visit Digital Taxicab Solution Providers/Option for Payment Technology
Face IDs can be picked up Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.
For more information visit Face ID Listings
Lost and Found office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
To comply with the DC Title 31 Section 1012.1 all For-Hire Vehicle Face ID Card Holders are responsible for turning in lost items to the DFHV
To report a lost item visit Lost and Found
For-hire vehicle companies and operators offer services to millions of individuals each year. To ensure safety and service within the District, please report any complaints to DFHV.
- To file a complaint against a for-hire vehicle and/or operator visit Complaints
- To file a complaint against a Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) visit VIO Complaints
If you would like information regarding charter bus, B Tag licensing and 10 plus passenger vehicles you must contact the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission (WMATC) by calling 301.588.5260 or clicking on the following link wmatc.gov
General questions can be submitted through the Client Services Inquiry Form and responses will be provided within 24 hours.
Contact TTY:
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