California department of motor vehicles telephone number

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Payments & Refunds

Request a refund and learn more about paying registration fees, parking tickets, and more.

Interpreter Services

Do you speak a language other than English? Request a foreign language interpreter to assist you when talking to DMV.

Report DMV Violations

Report DMV fraud, disabled person (DP) parking placard abuse, unlicensed dismantlers, or submit another complaint.

Natural Disaster Assistance

Learn how DMV can support you during natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, or earthquakes.

DMV Customer Surveys

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Contact Methods

General Vehicle Registration Address (for USPS)

Vehicle Registration Operations
Department of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 942869
Sacramento, CA 94269-0001

General Vehicle Registration Address (for FedEx, UPS, etc.)

Vehicle Registration Operations
Department of Motor Vehicles
2415 1st Ave., Mail Station C271
Sacramento, CA 95818-2606

By Mail

Office of the Director
Department of Motor Vehicles
2415 1st Ave., Mail Station F101
Sacramento, CA 95818-2606

General Driver's License Inquiries

Driver’s License Inquires
Department of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290-0001

International Customers

Department of Motor Vehicles
Customer Communications
MS H165 PO Box 932345
Sacramento, CA 94232-3450
USA

Vehicle Industry Services Inquiries & Information

To get in touch with DMV regarding occupational licensing, motor carrier services / permitting, autonomous vehicles, or the Business Partner Automation Program, please visit the Vehicle Industry Services contact page.

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Phone

ASL Interpreters

If you need an ASL interpreter, please let DMV staff know and together you can schedule an appointment for a time when an ASL interpreter is available.
Call:
1-800-735-2929 using California Relay Telephone Service from TDD phones.
1-800-735-2922 from voice phones.

DMV Website Technical Support

If you are experiencing any problems with our website, please let us know, and review our Technical Support page.

How do I speak to someone at California DMV?

1-800-735-2922 from voice phones.

What time does CA DMV Call Center open?

If you no longer have access to your account phone number and cannot access your online account, please call the DMV contact center at 1-877-563-5213. The contact center business hours are Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Can I go to DMV CA without appointment?

For faster service, please make an appointment before you visit a DMV field office. Most vehicle registration items may be processed through the mail or online and do not require in-person visits to a DMV field office.

How do I complain about DMV CA?

Complaint forms are available at dmv.ca.gov, by mail from your nearest Investigations office, or at a DMV field office. Visit DMV's website at dmv.ca.gov and click Report Fraud to report unlicensed vehicle dismantlers and disabled person parking placard abuse.