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San Jose DMV - all offices, hours & appointments

All DMV field offices are closed Wed, Nov 11 (Veterans Day). DMV notice ↗
Content last verified June 5, 2026

San Jose 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
Santa Clara
REAL ID
All offices
Map

San Jose DMV map

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Offices

All San Jose DMVs - side by side

111 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REAL ID Motorcycle Drive test
180 Martinvale Ln, San Jose, CA 95119
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REAL ID Motorcycle Drive test
Services

San Jose 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
Start online at dmv.ca.gov →
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
What to bring →
Decision guide

Which San Jose DMV should I visit?

By what you need
REAL ID or renewal: any San Jose 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 Santa Clara County that can save a trip to the field office.

Business partners (72)

9 AAA branches (members only) and other DMV-authorized partners in Santa Clara County complete many registration tasks - renewals, titles, and placards.

Browse 72 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.