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Santa Clara County DMV offices

Last updated June 5, 2026
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Santa Clara County has 5 DMV field offices across 4 cities. Browse every office below with current hours and services.

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Offices
5
Cities
4
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Santa Clara County office map

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Smog check

Smog check in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County DMV services

Region San Francisco Bay Area
DMV offices 5
Business partners 72
DMV Now kiosks 10
More services

Other Santa Clara 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

Santa Clara County has 72 DMV-authorized business partners (including 9 AAA branches) and 10 DMV Now self-service kiosks handle many renewals, titles, and placards.