The Department of For-Hire Vehicles is located at 2235 Shannon Place, SE, Suite 20001, Washington, DC 20020
DFHV Service Center Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Applications are accepted until 3:30 pm. The agency will be closed for all observed District Holidays.
Licensing and Permitting Applications: For-Hire Licenses and Permits are processed by the Client Services Division during normal hours of operations.
Learn more about:
- Driver Training
- Driver Licensing
- H-Tag Licensing
- NDL Permit
- Special Event Permit
- Company Operating Authority
- Approved Digital Taxicab Solution Providers/Option for Payment Technology
- Online Business Portal
Watch the WAV Securement Video.

