City · 2 offices
Oakland DMV - all offices, hours & appointments
All DMV field offices are closed Wed, Nov 11 (Veterans Day). DMV notice ↗
All DMV field offices are closed Thu, Nov 26 and Fri, Nov 27 (Thanksgiving). DMV notice ↗
All DMV field offices are closed Fri, Dec 25 (Christmas Day). DMV notice ↗
Content last verified June 5, 2026
Oakland has 2 DMV field offices. This page compares them side by side so you can pick the right one for your visit.
At a glance
Offices
2
County
Alameda
REAL ID
All offices
Map
Oakland DMV map
Loads map tiles from OpenStreetMap. No map? The office list on this page has every location.
Offices
All Oakland DMVs - side by side
5300 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REAL ID Motorcycle Drive test
501 85th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REAL ID Motorcycle Drive test
Services
Oakland DMV services & appointments
Skip the office - do it online
- Renew a license or registration
- Change your address
- Pay registration fees & request replacements
- Order a driving record
For in-person visits
- Book an appointment - walk-ins wait longest
- Identity document: original or certified copy; residency documents may be printed copies
- Go early in the day, mid-week, mid-month
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests need an appointment
Decision guide
Which Oakland DMV should I visit?
All Oakland offices
By what you need
REAL ID or renewal: any Oakland office - bring the right documents.
Motorcycle test: choose an office listing the motorcycle skills test.
Behind-the-wheel: book a drive-test appointment in advance.
Just paperwork: try online first - many tasks skip the office entirely.
Business partners
AAA, partners & DMV Now kiosks
Members and self-service options across Alameda County that can save a trip to the field office.
Business partners (55)
6 AAA branches (members only) and other DMV-authorized partners in Alameda County complete many registration tasks - renewals, titles, and placards.
Browse 55 partners →DMV Now kiosks (10)
Self-service kiosks at participating grocery and retail locations handle registration renewals and replacement stickers in minutes - no appointment needed.
Browse 10 kiosks → Sources. California DMV - Find an office
Content last verified June 5, 2026.