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San Marcos

DMV Field Office Kiosk Available
- Mon closed — closed
- Tue 8:00 am — 5:00 pm
- Wed 9:00 am — 5:00 pm
- Thu-Fri 8:00 am — 5:00 pm
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590 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
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San Marcos IBC

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- Mon closed — closed
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590 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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- Mon closed — closed
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4005 Plaza Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
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Ralphs in San Marcos

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309 Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078
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Albertsons in Vista

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- Mon-Sun 6:00 am — 11:00 pm
1601 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, CA 92081
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Albertsons in Escondido

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1509 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92027
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Ralphs in Escondido

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2417 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92027
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Ralphs in Oceanside

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101 Old Grove Rd., Oceanside, CA 92057
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Vons in Oceanside

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845 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92057
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Ralphs in San Diego (Carmel Mtn.)

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- Mon-Sun 6:00 am — 1:00 am
11875 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego, CA 92128
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