Santa Cruz County DMV offices
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County
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Smog check in Santa Cruz County
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.
About Santa Cruz County DMV services
Other Santa Cruz 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 →Santa Cruz County has 5 DMV-authorized business partners (including 2 AAA branches) and DMV Now self-service kiosks handle many renewals, titles, and placards.