City · 3 offices
San Diego 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
San Diego has 3 DMV field offices. This page compares them side by side so you can pick the right one for your visit.
At a glance
Offices
3
County
San Diego
REAL ID
All offices
Map
San Diego DMV map
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Offices
All San Diego DMVs - side by side
4375 Derrick Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REAL ID Motorcycle Drive test
3960 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REAL ID Motorcycle Drive test
6111 Business Center Ct, San Diego, CA 92154
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REAL ID Motorcycle Drive test
Services
San Diego 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 San Diego DMV should I visit?
All San Diego offices
By what you need
REAL ID or renewal: any San Diego 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 San Diego County that can save a trip to the field office.
Business partners (174)
11 AAA branches (members only) and other DMV-authorized partners in San Diego County complete many registration tasks - renewals, titles, and placards.
Browse 174 partners →DMV Now kiosks (22)
Self-service kiosks at participating grocery and retail locations handle registration renewals and replacement stickers in minutes - no appointment needed.
Browse 22 kiosks → Sources. California DMV - Find an office
Content last verified June 5, 2026.