San Diego DMV — all offices, hours & appointments
San Diego has 3 DMV field offices. This hub compares them side by side so you can pick the right one for your visit.
All San Diego DMVs — side by side
San Diego DMV services & appointments
- Renew a license or registration
- Change your address
- Pay registration fees & request replacements
- Order a driving record
- Book an appointment — walk-ins wait longest
- Bring original documents (no photocopies)
- Go early in the day, mid-week, mid-month
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests need an appointment
Which San Diego DMV should I visit?
San Diego DMV map
When to go
General patterns — for today's status, check the office's official dmv.ca.gov page.
Right at opening (8:00 AM most days), and mid-week afternoons — Tuesday through Thursday.
Mondays, Fridays, lunchtime, and the first and last week of the month.
Wednesday opens at 9:00 AM, so the morning queue starts compressed. Days after a state holiday run heavy.
AAA, partners & DMV Now kiosks
Members and self-service options across San Diego County that can save a trip to the field office.
11 AAA branches (members only) and other DMV-authorized partners in San Diego County complete many registration tasks — renewals, titles, and placards — often with shorter waits.
Browse 174 partners →Self-service kiosks at participating grocery and retail locations handle registration renewals and replacement stickers in minutes — no appointment needed.
Browse 16 kiosks →