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San Mateo Office
California State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Description:
Accepts applications and administers written tests for all licenses. Registers vehicles (cars, trucks, construction vehicles and other vehicles that use public streets), administers driving tests for all but commercial vehicles, handles driver's license renewals, identification cards, occupational licensing (salespersons), 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. 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 1 block.
425 North Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94401
37.5791744
-122.3234749
Government
Service Options
Languages Spoken:
- Hindi
- Mandarin
- Punjabi
- Spanish
- Tagalog
Accessibility Options:
- Disabled Parking
- Ramp
- Wheelchair
Services
Fees:
Registration and license fees vary. Cash, checks, debit cards and money orders accepted.Eligibility:
Driver's permit: age 15 1/2 with completion of driver's education and enrollment in driver's training. Driver's license: age 16 with driver's education and driver training completed plus 6 months of possessing a learner's permitHow to Apply:
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:
Under 30 minutes; minimal wait with an appointment.Service Areas:
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Marin County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County