Locations · by type
DMV locations by type
Not every DMV task needs a field office. California has three kinds of location — pick the one that matches what you need to do.
Three kinds of location
Which do you need?
166
Field offices
Full-service DMV offices for licenses, ID cards, REAL ID, registration, and behind-the-wheel tests. Appointments strongly recommended.
Open the office finder → 193DMV Now kiosks
Self-service machines at grocery and retail stores for registration renewals and replacement stickers — printed on the spot, no appointment.
Browse kiosks by county → 2,100Business partners
AAA branches and DMV-authorized registration services that handle many registration transactions — often with shorter waits than a field office.
Browse partners by county → Sources. California DMV — Find a location
Last verified June 30, 2026 · verified against official DMV data.