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San Francisco County DMV offices

Last updated June 4, 2026
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San Francisco is a combined city and county, so its DMV offices all sit within city limits. This hub covers each office with current hours and services, plus registration, smog, and transit tips specific to San Francisco.

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DMV offices in San Francisco County

All 1 published office. Tap one for hours, services, and what to bring.

Map

San Francisco County office map

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Smog check

Smog check in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County DMV services

Region San Francisco Bay Area
DMV offices 1
County seat San Francisco
Use/sales tax 8.625%
Business partners 12
DMV Now kiosks 2
Registration

San Francisco County registration fees

County-specific charges on top of the statewide schedule.

County chargeAmountSet by
Local use/sales taxof the purchase price 8.625% County
More services

Other San Francisco 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

San Francisco County has 12 DMV-authorized business partners (including 3 AAA branches) and 2 DMV Now self-service kiosks handle many renewals, titles, and placards.

Frequently asked questions

How many DMV offices are in San Francisco?
San Francisco's main field office is on Fell Street, which handles the full range of services. When it's fully booked, nearby Daly City and Oakland offices are good alternatives.
Is parking hard at the San Francisco DMV?
On-site parking is limited. Transit is often faster — several Muni lines stop near the Fell Street office.