How do I contact California DMV?
What is the best time to call DMV?
- Bright and early when the DMV opens.
- Before the lunch hour, before noon.
- During the middle of the week (Tuesday-Thursday)
- During the middle of the month.
What is the phone number for local DMV?
DMV phone contacts are handled through our phone center in Madison: (608) 264-7447. This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance. Wisconsin cities with DMV customer service centers
How to call California DMV?
- Completing an obligatory suspension period.
- Paying a reissue fee to the DMV in California or fines to the court.
- Enrolling in a DUI treatment program and presenting a certificate of completion.
- Filing a satisfactory Driver Medical Evaluation or other medical information (in the event of a physical or mental disorder).
Is DMV open on Saturdays in Los Angeles?
These include locations in San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sonora, Sacramento, Riverside, San Diego and Watsonville. All seven of these DMV field offices are only open the third Saturday of every month, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
How do I speak with someone at DMV in California?
Our Telephone Service Center can assist with general DMV information at 1-800-777-0133. DMV's Interactive Voice Response System at 1-800-777-0133 is also available for registration renewals.
What is the phone number for California DMV?
(800) 777-0133California Department of Motor Vehicles / Customer service
Does California DMV have online chat?
Interacting with DMV has been made easier with the addition of Miles, the online chatbot, and a live chat option during business hours.
What is the best time to call the DMV?
When's the Best Time to go to the DMV?Bright and early when the DMV opens.Before the lunch hour, before noon.During the middle of the week (Tuesday-Thursday)During the middle of the month.
Is CA DMV appointment only?
How to Replace or Renew Your Driver's License in California. Currently, only four offices accept walk-ins as well as appointments; the rest are by appointment only. You can make an appointment online or by calling the DMV at 1-800-777-0133. You will receive a temporary license that will be valid for the next 90 days.
How long does a CA DMV appointment take?
Of all regularly scheduled appointments we've booked, the average appointment wait is 23 days. And that's across all the locations in California. In the major cities, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, the wait can be double that.
How do I contact CA DMV by email?
The California Department of Motor Vehicles would like to assist you. Please email us at [email protected] .
Can you take the written driving test online in California during Covid?
Online knowledge test The online test is available in 35 languages to customers who have an internet-enabled computer or laptop with a webcam. The test cannot be taken on a tablet or mobile device. Customers can begin the online exam between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
How do I check the status of my vehicle registration in California?
How can I check my vehicle registration status? You could always contact the CA DMV to check your car registration status at (800) 777-0133.
Does the CA DMV ever answer the phone?
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has learned of a text message phishing scam related to REAL ID and reminds customers that it will never ask for personal information related to driver's license number, Social Security number or financial information through email, text or over the phone.
Can I call DMV?
(800) 777-0133California Department of Motor Vehicles / Customer service
Will DMV call you back?
DMV's Virtual Hold gives you the option of receiving a call back from a customer service agent if the phone wait is longer than 5 mins. We would like to help. Please follow DMV & DM us your name & phone number so we can contact you.
What is the number to call for ADA?
Special accommodations (ADA) 1-Persons with speech or hearing impairments can call, toll free: 800-368-4327 for assistance on DMV services. Only typed messages from another TTY are received and responded to at this number.
Can you bring a service animal to the DMV?
3- Your service animal may accompany you into the DMV Office. You are required to comply with county or city ordinances regarding leash laws, so your service animal must be leashed when inside the DMV office, if the local ordinances require it.
DMV Holidays (Office Closed)
New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Veterans Day weekend, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas
Language Services
Audio testing for the Class C (Basic) driver's license is available in these languages. Call ahead to assure availability. Armenian, Chinese/Mandarin, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese.
Vehicle Industry Services Inquiries & Information
To get in touch with DMV regarding occupational licensing, motor carrier services / permitting, autonomous vehicles, or the Business Partner Automation Program, please visit the Vehicle Industry Services contact page.
How Are We Doing?
Your opinion matters! It gives us a better understanding of your DMV experience and tells us how we can improve our services.
ASL Interpreters
If you need an ASL interpreter, please let DMV staff know and together you can schedule an appointment for a time when an ASL interpreter is available.
DMV Website Technical Support
If you are experiencing any problems with our website, please let us know, and review our Technical Support page.
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Fast & Easy Auto Registration
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Get Your REAL ID Today
Get your REAL ID ahead of the new May 3, 2023 deadline to ensure you can continue to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities using your license or ID. No appointment needed!
Online Services
With DMV offices serving a limited number of customers, providing services online is crucial. From renewing vehicle registration to changing your address, or driver’s license renewal (and much more), we’re continually adding new online services to meet your needs.
Go Paperless
You can now get your driver’s license/identification card and vehicle registration renewal notices electronically. You must log in to or create a DMV account to sign up for your email renewal notices.
Partner Locations
Businesses authorized by DMV to handle certain registration services (renewals, plates and stickers, reports of sale, title transfers, etc.), often with much shorter wait times (if any!).
DMV Now Kiosks
Convenient self-service touchscreen machines in select DMV field offices and retail locations available for registration and driver’s license transactions.
New to California
Welcome to California! Learn how long you have to register an out-of-state vehicle, what you’ll need to get a California license, how to register to vote through the DMV, and more. View the New to California guide
Teen Drivers
A guide for teens (and parents!) about the ins and outs of getting a license for the first time and becoming a smart and safe driver for life. View the Teen Drivers guide
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Services Provided
DMV field offices accept Cash, Check, Credit Card, Debit Card, Digital Wallet, and Money order.