How long is the wait at California DMV offices?

The average wait for a DMV appointment in California is currently about 15 days across 185 offices. Depending on the office and service, waits range from less than 2 to 104 days. Wait times across the state have been trending longer recently.

Which California DMV offices have the shortest wait times?

The California DMV offices with the shortest current wait times are Hollywood West (1 days), Lakeport (2 days), Garberville (2 days). Wait times change frequently as appointments open up and get claimed, so check this page for the latest data.

Which California DMV offices have the longest wait times?

The busiest California DMV offices right now are Alturas (50 days), Redwood City (33 days), San Jose (33 days). If you need an appointment sooner, consider checking nearby offices or using BookDMV to get notified when earlier slots open up.

Which DMV services have the shortest wait in California?

In California, DL/ID Limited Term appointments tend to have the shortest waits at around 0 days on average. Vehicle Driving Test appointments typically have the longest waits at around 52 days. Wait times vary by office, so some locations may be faster than the state average.

How can I get an earlier California DMV appointment?

BookDMV monitors all 185 California DMV offices and detects appointment openings as they happen. Sign up for the Notify plan to get an email when earlier appointments become available at your preferred offices.

How often are California DMV wait times updated?

BookDMV continuously checks appointment availability at California DMV offices throughout the day. When you have an active Notify or Auto-Book plan, your selected offices are checked frequently for new openings. The wait time averages shown on this page are based on real appointment data collected over a rolling window.

California DMV Wait Times

185 offices tracked. Most offices have open appointments, averaging 15 days for an appointment.

Avg Wait

15 days

Fastest

< 2 days

Trend

Worsening

Availability

92% Available

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903 West C Street, Alturas, CA 96101

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14400 Van Nuys Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91331

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