San Diego County DMV offices
San Diego County has 8 DMV field offices across 6 cities. Browse every office below with current hours and services.
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DMV offices in San Diego County
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Smog check in San Diego County
Requirements depend on your ZIP code — some areas need a biennial renewal check, others only at change of ownership. Check your DMV renewal notice or BAR's ZIP lookup. BAR ZIP lookup →
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.
About San Diego County DMV services
Other San Diego County services
Failure-to-appear holds, DUI, and license suspensions are handled through the county court, not the DMV.
Suspended license guide →Disabled person (DP) and disabled veteran (DV) placards are issued by the DMV with form DL D 44 plus medical certification.
How to apply →San Diego County has 174 DMV-authorized business partners (including 11 AAA branches) and 22 DMV Now self-service kiosks handle many renewals, titles, and placards.