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Lake County DMV offices

Last updated June 5, 2026
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Lake County has 2 DMV field offices across 2 cities. Browse every office below with current hours and services.

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Offices
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Cities
2
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Lake County office map

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Smog check

Smog check in Lake County

Change of ownership only

No biennial renewal smog check is required. A smog check is needed only at change of ownership or when first registering a vehicle from out of state.

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 Lake County DMV services

Region North Coast
DMV offices 2
Business partners 5
DMV Now kiosks 1
More services

Other Lake 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

Lake County has 5 DMV-authorized business partners (including 1 AAA branch) and 1 DMV Now self-service kiosk handle many renewals, titles, and placards.