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San Luis Obispo County DMV offices

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

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DMV offices in San Luis Obispo County

All 2 published offices. Tap one for hours, services, and what to bring.

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Smog check

Smog check in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County DMV services

Region Central Coast
DMV offices 2
Business partners 6
DMV Now kiosks 2
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Other San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County has 6 DMV-authorized business partners (including 1 AAA branch) and 2 DMV Now self-service kiosks handle many renewals, titles, and placards.

Sources. California DMV — Find an office · California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) — Smog Check Program
Last verified June 5, 2026 · verified against official DMV data.