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Contra Costa County DMV offices

Last updated June 5, 2026
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Contra Costa County has 3 DMV field offices across 3 cities. Browse every office below with current hours and services.

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Offices
3
Cities
3
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Map

Contra Costa County office map

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Smog check

Smog check in Contra Costa County

Program area — biennial

A smog check is required to renew registration (every two years) and at change of ownership.

Your DMV registration renewal notice is the final word for your specific vehicle. Vehicle-type exemptions (by model year, fuel type, and weight) still apply — see smog check exemptions.

County info

About Contra Costa County DMV services

Region San Francisco Bay Area
DMV offices 3
Business partners 34
DMV Now kiosks 5
More services

Other Contra Costa County services

Court-related transactions

Failure-to-appear holds, DUI, and license suspensions are handled through the county court, not the DMV.

Suspended license guide →
Disabled parking placards

Disabled person (DP) and disabled veteran (DV) placards are issued by the DMV with form DL D 44 plus medical certification.

How to apply →
AAA & business partners

Contra Costa County has 34 DMV-authorized business partners (including 6 AAA branches) and 5 DMV Now self-service kiosks handle many renewals, titles, and placards.