DMV AnyTime

You can conduct your DMV business Anytime by accessing the Internet, calling a toll free phone number or using the mail. These self-service alternatives allow you to avoid in-person visits and are a quick and easy way to save you time. Taking care of business at your convenience is only a click, phone call or mail box away.

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Use Your Computer to:

• Affidavit of Non-Use - Online
  To notify DMV that the currently registered vehicle is not being operated or parked on any California roadway and the liability coverage has been cancelled to avoid registration suspension or to remove a previously submitted Affidavit of Non-Use from the vehicle record.
• Appointment(s) - Online
  For faster service, make an appointment before you visit a DMV office.
• Business Partner Locator DMV has established an electronic BPA Program that allows qualified industry partners to process vehicle related transactions from their remote locations. The participants are authorized to issue validated registration cards, full year stickers and license plates from their offices.
• Change of Address - Online
  Complete your change of address online.
• Driver License / Identification Card Renewal - Online
  Renew your driver license or Identification Card.
• eForm (Traffic Accident Report filed electronically) - Online
• Field Office Customer Service Comments (for visits to one of our Field Offices)
• Field Offices Locations
• Forms
  Download DMV forms.
• Mobilehome Renewal Registration - Online
  Link to the California Department of Housing and Community Development website
• Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability - Online
  Complete your vehicle transfer and release of liability online.
• Occupational Licensing Industry News (OLIN Memos) - Online
  Receive e-mail alerts from DMV to notify you immediately when a publication or update, which may impact your business or customers is placed on DMV's website.
• Occupational License Information - Online
  Check the current license status of businesses licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Order Special Interest and Personalized Plates - Online
  You may now order Special Interest and Personalized plates online.
• Phone Customer Service Comments (for service you received over the phone)
• Recent news and links to archives for Press Releases can be found on the Press Room page.
• Register to Vote
  Link to the Voter Registration page on the California Secretary of State website.
• Vehicle Record Request - Online
  Request your own vehicle record.
• Sample of Driver Written Test Before you come into DMV to take your written test, practice taking one (or all) of these sample tests.
• Use this self-assessment test to help you take an active role in making choices to manage your personal safety and the safety of others.
• Simple Refunds - Online
  New Online Refund Program.
• Technical Support Use this link to report technical problems only,
  such as, broken links, problems with forms, missing image, etc.
• Traffic Payment - Online
  Handle your traffic citations online.
• Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator - Online
  Calculate an estimate of your vehicle registration fees for a new or used vehicle purchased in California or for a nonresident vehicle. Determine your vehicle registration renewal fees due or retrieve the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) previously paid for tax purposes.
• Vehicle Registration Renewal - Online
  Renew your vehicle's registration.
• Vehicle Registration Suspension Program - Online
  To use this online service you should have received a letter from the Department of Motor Vehicles stating your vehicle registration would be suspended in the near future or has already been suspended

Additional Resources:

• Find information about vehicle registration, driver licensing, boat registration, commercial driving, driving under the influence, laws which may affect you and lots of other interesting subjects.
• Check out links to other agencies for information about smog check stations, auto repair shops, auto insurance comparisons, boat registration, bicycle safety, road & highway conditions, registering to vote, employment opportunities and much, much more.

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Call 1-800-777-0133 and Use Your Phone to:

• Make appointments for office visits (including driving tests).
• Renew your vehicle registration (see your renewal notice for the RIN-Renewal ID Number).
• Find out the types of services conducted in various DMV offices, business hours, locations and directions.
• Request DMV forms, handbooks and Fast Facts and How-To brochures be mailed to you.
• Listen to answers to frequently asked questions.
• Get general information about vehicle registration and driver licensing requirements.

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Use the Mail to:

• conduct most registration transactions
• request DMV forms, handbooks, and Fast Facts and How-To brochures be mailed to you.
• Renew your vehicle registration
• renew your driver license

General Vehicle Registration Address

Vehicle Registration Operations
Department of Motor Vehicles
P. O. Box 942869
Sacramento, CA 94269-0001

General Driver License Address

Driver License Inquires
Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 92290-0001

International Customers, please write to us at:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Customer Communications C-165
P. O. Box 932345
Sacramento, CA 94232-3450

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Informative and Convenient - That's DMV Anytime

Day or night even if our doors are closed, we're always ready to help you!