Sacramento – With significant winter weather impacting the majority of the state this week, the Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding Californians to stay off the roads if possible and take precautions if you must drive. “Driver safety is our number one concern,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “The safest thing to do is stay home. But […]
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DMV Highlights New Laws in 2023
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. The laws listed below take effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Notable Changes in 2023 Online Driver’s License Renewal for Californians 70 and Older Ends December 31 (AB 174, Committee on […]
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Don’t Delay – One Year Until You Need a REAL ID to Fly in the United States
Sacramento, May 2, 2022 – If you still need a REAL ID, you have one year before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require federally accepted identification, like a REAL ID or valid passport, to board a flight within the United States or visit secure federal facilities and military bases. A REAL ID may […]
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DMV to Offer Paperless Notices for Vehicle Registration Renewals
Sacramento – Californians may now opt to receive vehicle registration renewal notices by email instead of a paper notice by traditional mail. Offering the option for electronic notices is part of the California Department of Motor Vehicles commitment to expand digital services and reduce its carbon footprint. “Customers can get an email renewal notice and […]
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DMV to Offer Paperless Notices for Driver’s License Renewals
The Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering Californians the option to receive driver’s license renewal notices by email as part of its ongoing effort to expand digital services and reduce its carbon footprint. “Our customers can now ‘go green’ with the DMV and opt in to receive an email instead of a paper renewal […]
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DMV Offers Free REAL ID Upgrade
Sacramento – The Department of Motor Vehicles invites all eligible Californians who received driver’s licenses or identification cards during the pandemic but did not get a REAL ID to upgrade now for no additional cost. This offer is set to expire at the end of the year. An office visit is required to get a […]
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DMV Simplifies REAL ID Application Process
Sacramento – Californians applying for a REAL ID from the Department of Motor Vehicles now have one less document to provide during the application process. Following updated federal rules, the DMV no longer requires applicants to provide a Social Security card or W-2 to prove they have a Social Security number. Starting today, Californians can […]
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DMV Encourages Californians to Get a REAL ID Now
Sacramento, April 27, 2021– The DMV continues to offer REAL IDs to Californians as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extends the enforcement date from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023. As the COVID-19 emergency continues, office space and appointments are limited to accommodate physical distancing guidelines. The DMV encourages customers to plan ahead […]
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DMV Now Accepting Digital Signatures for Car Sales
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles now accepts digital signatures for vehicle purchases, allowing Californians to have a completely paperless car buying experience from their computer or smartphone. The DMV has been validating a secure electronic process since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updated its regulations to allow digital signatures for […]
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Security Breach at Address Verification Company May Compromise DMV Information
Sacramento February 17, 2021 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), out of an abundance of caution, is notifying customers that a company it uses to verify vehicle registration addresses has had a security breach. DMV systems have not been compromised and it is unknown if DMV data shared with the company has been […]
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DMV Suspends Behind-the-Wheel Driving Tests Through January
Sacramento January 7, 2021 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel driving tests until at least February 1. The DMV previously suspended the tests until January 11. The DMV is taking this step for the health and safety of customers and employees during the ongoing statewide surge in […]
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DMV Extends Suspension of Behind-the-Wheel Driving Tests Until January 11
Sacramento December 30, 2020 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel driving tests until at least January 11. The DMV previously suspended the tests through January 4. The DMV is taking this step for the health and safety of customers and employees during the ongoing statewide surge in COVID-19 […]
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DMV Extends Temporary Halt to Behind-the-Wheel Driving Tests Until January 4
Sacramento December 21, 2020 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel driving tests until at least January 4. The DMV previously announced a two-week suspension through at least December 28. The DMV is taking this step for the health and safety of customers and employees during the current […]
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DMV Temporarily Halts Behind-the-Wheel Driving Tests
Sacramento December 10, 2020 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily suspending behind-the-wheel driving tests for at least two weeks beginning December 14. The DMV is taking this step for the health and safety of customers and employees during the current statewide surge in COVID-19 cases. “Behind-the-wheel drive tests require two people to […]
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DMV: Seniors Can Now Renew Their Driver’s License Online
Sacramento December 9, 2020 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering Californians who are 70 and older the option to renew their noncommercial driver’s license online. Licenses that expire beginning March 1, 2020, and throughout the COVID-19 emergency are eligible, including REAL ID renewals. A mail-in option will be available in the […]
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Seniors Now Eligible to Renew Driver’s Licenses Online
Sacramento October 29, 2020 – Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver’s license are now eligible to renew online or by mail, eliminating the need to visit a California Department of Motor Vehicles office. Licenses with an expiration date between March 1, 2020, throughout the COVID-19 emergency are eligible. Through Executive Order, […]
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DMV Extends Expiring Commercial Driver’s Licenses Through December
Sacramento September 30, 2020 – California commercial drivers can continue delivering essential products and supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic without worrying about an expiring license following a new round of extensions today by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. In accordance with updated guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the DMV is issuing […]
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DMV Offices to Close at 3:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday to Conserve Energy
Sacramento August 17, 2020 – The DMV will close all offices statewide at 3:00 p.m. each day, Monday August 17 through Wednesday August 19 to conserve energy and protect the health and safety of customers and employees from high heat impacts. Customers with and without appointments will be admitted until approximately 2:30 p.m., as time […]
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DMV Extends Learner’s Permits Expiring through November
Sacramento August 5, 2020 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles is extending driver’s license permits with an expiration date through November 30, 2020, to give student drivers more time to prepare for and schedule their behind-the-wheel drive test during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible permits are extended six months or to a date 24 months […]
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DMV Gives 1-Year Extension to Senior Drivers with Expiring Licenses
Sacramento July 13, 2020 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles is providing an automatic one-year extension to Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020. This action delays the requirement for this population to visit a DMV office during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]