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Get or renew your California driver’s license, vehicle registration, and more. Learn about and obtain auto insurance. Resolve traffic tickets and keep your vehicle in shape with smog and repair services.

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Pay traffic ticket

Find the appropriate county traffic court to pay or challenge your ticket.

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Find a smog station

Search for a smog station by location and service type, including STAR inspections.

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Renew driver's license

Skip the line and renew your driver’s license or identification card online. Your address must be up-to-date to renew.

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Get low cost auto insurance

Get auto insurance at low cost, affordable rates. To qualify, you must be income-eligible with a good driving record.

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Apply for a DL, ID or REAL ID

by Department of Motor Vehicles

A California driver's license (DL), ID or REAL ID can be used for travel, proof of residency, personal identification, and other legal purposes. It serves as a government-issued photo identification that proves your identity, age, and legal presence in the United States, allowing you to access various services like opening bank accounts, voting, applying for jobs, age restricted purchses, and most importantly, driving a vehicle in California if you choose to get a DL. Start your California drivers license, ID or REAL ID application online, then finish in the DMV office.

CA Clean Truck Check

by Air Resources Board

The California Clean Truck Check uses the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M) program to regularly ensure vehicles have proper functioning emission control systems.

California Low Cost Auto

by Department of Insurance

California’s Low Cost Automobile (CLCA) Insurance program was established by the Legislature in 1999 and exists (pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 11629.7) as a program designed to provide income-eligible, good drivers with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California’s mandatory auto insurance law. California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status. The CLCA Insurance program is brought to you by the California Department of Insurance and is administered by the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan (CAARP).

Check a license

by Bureau of Automotive Repair

Verify license information and check for possible disciplinary actions.

Create a MyDMV Account

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Enjoy a faster, easier, more personalized experience when you create and use your MyDMV account. Benefits include managing your vehicle, driver’s license, and ID addresses all in one place, using the "Garage" to see each vehicle’s status, viewing your DL/ID statuses, and managing your communication preferences, including digital notices. Note: you must have a California driver's license or ID to create a MyDMV account.

DACA and AB60 Driver's License

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have been authorized to apply for a DL/ID since June 15, 2012, upon presentation of documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). AB 60 driver’s licenses are for individuals who are unable to provide proof of legal presence in the United States, but who meet California DMV requirements and are able to provide proof of identity and California residency.

File an auto repair complaint

by Bureau of Automotive Repair

Report a problem with an auto shop so BAR can look into the issue and help mediate a resolution.

File an insurance complaint

by Department of Insurance

Consumers will find help in filing a Consumer Complaint, or an Independent Medical Review Application. Providers will find help in filing a Health Care Provider Complaint, as well as accessing Independent Dispute Resolution Process (IDRP) request forms.

Find an auto shop

by Bureau of Automotive Repair

Locate licensed automotive repair shops, Smog Check stations, and vehicle safety systems inspection stations near you.

Fleet and Asset Management

by Department of General Services

Auctions surplus property and state mobile equipment.

Get your mDL

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Digital. Secure. Convenient. The California mobile driver's license (mDL) is available in your favorite digital wallet - Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet, and CA DMV Wallet.

Recovery services finder

by State of California

There are a lot of disaster services available from the state and federal government. Use this tool to get a customized list.

Register a vehicle

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Vehicles, vessels/boats, and motorcycles used on California roadways, waterways, or trailways must be registered in California.

Renew driver’s license or ID card

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Renew your driver’s license and or ID card online before they expire.

Renew vehicle registration

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Renew your vehicle registration online before it expires.

Repair or retire your vehicle

by Bureau of Automotive Repair

The Consumer Assistance Program offers consumers financial assistance with emissions repairs if their vehicle fails a Smog Check. Consumers can also retire their vehicle even if it passes a Smog Check. Applicants and their vehicles must meet eligibility requirements to participate.

Report auto fraud

by Department of Motor Vehicles

The DMV protects the public by investigating driving school complaints of unlawful activities.

Request a collision repair inspection

by Bureau of Automotive Repair

Get a no-cost inspection of collision repairs to ensure the safety of your vehicle.

Risk and insurance management

by Department of General Services

Provides risk management and insurance services to state agencies and other public entities.

Traffic tickets

by California Courts

Traffic tickets are handled at the county office in which the ticket was issued. This website can help you find the appropriate county traffic court to pay or challenge your ticket.

Transfer vehicle title

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Any change of the current registered owner or lienholder (legal owner) of a vehicle or vessel/boat requires transferring the title to the new owner. Transfer of ownership between the seller and the buyer must be started with DMV within 10 days of the sale of the vehicle or boat.

Update information (address, name, gender)

by Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV helps you to ensure your driver’s license (DL) or identification (ID) card accurately reflects your most current personal information.