All driver’s licenses MAY now be renewed online. Your notice may tell you to come into an office but due to special circumstances related to COVID-19, try online first.
Get Your REAL ID Today
Get your REAL ID ahead of the October 1, 2021 deadline to ensure you can continue to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities using your license or ID. No appointment needed!
Online Services
With DMV offices serving a limited number of customers, providing services online is crucial. From renewing vehicle registration to changing your address, or driver’s license renewal (and much more), we’re continually adding new online services to meet your needs.
Important Information
Updates on DMV’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the latest press releases and announcements about relief efforts such as; Senior Drivers, permit extension, DMV openings, drive tests, and appointments.
Did You Know?
In addition to DMV offices many business partner locations are operating, such as registration service providers and DMV Now kiosks. See if you can take care of business with any of them.
Partner Locations
Businesses authorized by DMV to handle certain registration services (renewals, plates and stickers, reports of sale, title transfers, etc.), often with much shorter wait times (if any!).
DMV Now Kiosks
Convenient self-service touchscreen machines in select DMV field offices and retail locations available for registration transactions.
Driver Guides
The California Driver Handbook has all you need to know about the rules of the road, but what about the more practical considerations of everyday driving? Our specialized Driving Guides can help.