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9 DMV OFFICES

California DMV Field Offices

Complete Road Test Guides for Every Location

Find your nearest DMV Field Office, learn the test routes, discover the "gotcha spots" where students fail most often, and get insider tips to pass your road test on the first try.

9 Primary Hubs
9 Regions
39M+ Residents

Greater Los Angeles

1 location

Los Angeles County and surrounding metro areas including the San Fernando Valley

Orange County

1 location

Orange County including Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, and coastal cities

San Diego Region

1 location

San Diego County from Oceanside to the Mexican border

Inland Empire

1 location

Riverside and San Bernardino Counties - one of the fastest growing regions in California

San Francisco Bay Area

3 locations

Nine-county Bay Area including San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose

Sacramento & Northern Valley

1 location

State capital region and Northern Central Valley including Stockton and Modesto

Southern Central Valley

1 location

Agricultural heartland including Fresno, Bakersfield, and Visalia

About California DMV Offices

Office Types

  • Field Offices: Primary locations for licensing, registration, and tests
  • Service Centers: Specialized high-volume locations for streamlined services

Appointment Tips

  • Book 2-3 weeks ahead at dmv.ca.gov
  • Wednesday opens at 9 AM (not 8 AM) at most offices