Santa Barbara DMV
The DMV says it reopens January 15, 2027. Office's DMV page ↗
- Goleta DMV 10.1 mi straight-lineSee its page for hours✓ REAL ID✓ Drive test✓ Motorcycle test✗ CDL test
- Ventura DMV 28.6 mi straight-lineSee its page for hours✓ REAL ID✓ Drive test✓ Motorcycle test✓ CDL test
- Oxnard DMV 34.5 mi straight-lineSee its page for hours✓ REAL ID✓ Drive test✓ Motorcycle test✗ CDL test
Includes announced DMV closures (DMV holiday schedule ↗). Based on regular hours - holiday closures aren't included. Check the office's DMV page ↗
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wed: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat, Sun: Closed
- REAL ID: offered
- Drive test: offered
- Motorcycle test: offered
- CDL test: not offered
Normal weekly hoursFull week hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Santa Barbara DMV has been closed since October 23, 2026 for renovations. The DMV says it reopens January 15, 2027. The weekly schedule on this page is the office's normal schedule, which resumes when it reopens.
Source: DMV news release · closure confirmed October 31, 2026
The Santa Barbara DMV field office serves Santa Barbara and the surrounding Santa Barbara County area. Below you'll find current hours, services, what to bring, and how to skip the line with an appointment.
Address & directions
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Services offered at this office
How to make an appointment here
- Book online through the DMV appointment system - choose this office and a time.
- Bring a printed or on-screen confirmation.
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests always require an appointment.
What to bring
Documents depend on the transaction. Browse the guide for yours:
- REAL ID document checklist - first-time REAL ID applicants.
- First-time driver's license documents.
- REAL ID for non-citizens.
- AB 60 license (undocumented residents).
Payment: California DMV field offices accept cash, check, credit card, debit card, digital wallet, and money order.
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Parking & public transit
Parking and transit details vary - check signage on arrival.
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Other ways to get this done
Renewals, change of address, and record requests don't need an office visit.
30 DMV-authorized partners handle many registration tasks.
3 self-service kiosks renew registration and print stickers on the spot - no appointment.