Here at DMV, we want to put our best foot forward and offer you all the support you need as you navigate your way through interactions with us.
How can we help you today?
In This Section
Request Records
Request your own driving record, a vehicle’s lien status or registration history, driver safety hearing transcripts, and more.
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
Tell us how we’re doing! Submit a DMV customer survey and share your thoughts.
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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool.
The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version.
The following pages provided on the DMV website cannot be translated using Google™ Translate:
- Forms
- Publications
- Field Office Locations
- Online Applications
If you have comments, concerns, questions, or other feedback you would like to give us, feel free to contact us through any of the methods listed below.
Seniors age 70+ may continue to renew noncommercial driver’s licenses and ID cards online or by mail through December 31, 2022. Learn more >
If you would like to locate a specific DMV office, you can find a list of all DMV offices, DMV Now kiosks, and DMV partners on our Locations page.
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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.
How Are We Doing?
Your opinion matters! It gives us a better understanding of your DMV experience and tells us how we can improve our services.
Phone
Contact us at 1-800-777-0133
TTY 1-800-368-4327
Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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.