Redwood City Office

California State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Administers written and road tests for driver's licenses for all types of vehicles, issues identification cards, occupational licensing and registration of vehicles.

Description:

Accepts applications and administers written tests for all types of vehicles (cars, trucks, construction vehicles and other vehicles that use public streets), driving tests for all but commercial vehicles, driver's license renewals, identification cards, occupational licensing (salesman and dealers), registration of on- and off-the-road vehicles, including boats and transfers of registration for both original and used vehicles and boats. On-the-road driver's test by appointment only. Proof of insurance is required for the road test. Disabled persons who are severely mobility impaired may apply at this office for a placard to display on the car in which they are riding, enabling them to park in designated handicapped parking spaces.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops within 7 blocks.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Arabic
Cantonese
French
Mandarin
Spanish
Tagalog

Accessibility Options:

Disabled Parking
Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Registration and license fees vary. Cash, checks and money orders accepted.

Audience:

Motoring public

Eligibility:

Driver's permit: age 15 with driver's education. Driver's license: age 16 with driver's education and driver training completed plus 6 months of possessing a learner's permit

How to Apply:

Call 800-777-0133. An appointment is recommended for conducting any business transactions at the DMV. An appointment is required for behind-the-wheel drive tests.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies for walk-in service. Appointments normally available within 5 business days.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County