Face ID Renewal Instructions
Drivers interested in a renewing their Face ID must submit the following;
- Renewal Application - The application must be fully completed to be accepted. The application that can be picked up the from DFHV headquarters (2235 Shannon Place SE Suite 2001, Washington DC 20020) or printed here.
- Two (2) front view full face photographs, and one (1) side view profile photograph. The photographs should be passport sized. Photographs should have a white background. Note that photographs from an instant photo booth are not acceptable.
- Proof of residence - Drivers must provide documentation to satisfy proof of residency. All documentation must coincide with the address listing on the current driver's license.
- Social security Card - Drivers not born in the United State can provide (a) a Resident Alien Card, (b) a Valid Employment Authorization Card, (c) a Naturalization Citizenship Certificate, (d) a Valid US Passport, (e) I-94 Asylum, or (f) a Green Card.
- Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Criminal History Request Form (PD-70 Police Clearance) - Driver can obtain from Municipal Center (301 C Street, NW 1st Floor Room 1075, Washington, DC 20001).
- Driving Record - Drivers must have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area and have 12 consecutive months of driving experience in the Metropolitan Area. DC Residents can obtain records from (95 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20024). Out of State Residents must provide (a) a Drivers Record from the state of residence where you are currently licensed to drive and (b) a copy of your DC Drivers Record. Note that drivers with eight (8) points or more on their driving record "are not" eligible and their application "will not" be accepted.
- Original copy of your Clean Hands and DC Business Tax Registration Form - Drivers can obtain an original form from 1101 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20019 at the customer service desk. New applicants can submit a request for Clean Hands by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
First time applicants must also complete both the For-Hire Operator Licensing Examination and Fingerprint Examination. Please note that all previous steps must be completed and submitted prior to taking the exam. Failure to submit the required documents will result in you not being allowed to take the exam.
- Time and Location - The exam is administered online. Note that user account credentials will be provided from the DFHV after applications are submitted.
- Unsuccessful Test - An applicant who does not pass the exam on the first attempt will be permitted to retake the exam. If the applicant remains unsuccessful in passing the exam within 30 calendar days, they will be required to reapply for the operator license. .
- Fingerprints - After an applicant successfully passes the exam, they must make an appointment for a fingerprint examination. Fingerprints can take between two (2) to three (3) weeks to return. Note that fingerprints do not need to be obtained until after successful completion of the examination.
Face ID License Duration & Fees - First time drivers will pay the DFHV a $149.50 fee for fingerprints and the licensing examination. Face IDs will expire every other year on the driver's date of birth. Drivers will pay the DFHV a $250.00 renewal fee.