District of Columbia Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in District of Columbia. From the District of Columbia title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV), with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
District of Columbia state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Title / Temporary Tag Application (DC DMV) ↗ | Applies for DC title and registration on each sale. | Every deal |
| DC Vehicle Excise Tax (weight/MPG-based, at titling) ↗ | Title excise tax set by unladen weight and fuel economy (1.0%–11.0% of fair market value); calculated via the DMV estimator, not a filed form. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney (DC DMV dealer PoA) ↗ | Title assignment when the title isn't present at sale. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Mileage Verification (on the title/application) | Federally required mileage disclosure — DC captures it on the title/application rather than a standalone form. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
District of Columbia dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in District of Columbia?+
District of Columbia dealers use Certificate of Title / Temporary Tag Application (DC DMV), DC Vehicle Excise Tax (weight/MPG-based, at titling), Power of Attorney (DC DMV dealer PoA), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official District of Columbia dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV), with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in District of Columbia?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in District of Columbia and every other state.
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