Appointments are available for Saturday service and can be scheduled up to 90 days in advance. Visit California DMV Appointment to schedule your visit online or call
1-800-777-0133
to speak with a DMV agent. Please note, behind-the-wheel exams are not available on Saturdays.
How do I talk to a DMV agent?
CA DMV Customer Support Phone Number is
1-800-777-0133
. Live customer service representatives from California DMV are available 24/7. To Request public information from DMV you need to dial 1-916-657-8098.
What is a good time to call the DMV?
When Is the Best Time to Go to the DMV? Go to the DMV on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday in the middle of the month, avoiding holidays. Go either
before 11:00 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m.
, making sure that you're not within an hour of when the DMV opens or closes.
What time does DMV Call Center open?
If you no longer have access to your account email and cannot access your online account, please call the DMV contact center at 1-877-563-5213. The contact center business hours are
Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST and Wednesdays 9:00am to 5:00pm PST.
How do you get the DMV to call you back?
You also can call the DMV's
800-777-0133
number. But the wait time Friday for an operator was two hours. The DMV suggests you leave your phone number and they will call back. They also tell drivers not to wait for a renewal notice in the mail.
What day of the week is the DMV least crowded?
The best days to visit the DMV are the middle of the week (
Wednesday or Thursday
) and in the middle of the month. Since most vehicle registrations expire at the end of the month, you can expect that there will be long lines during the first and last weeks.
Does the DMV take cash?
For most DMV transactions, you can pay with a credit card or debit card,
cash
, a personal check or a money order. Make out your personal check or money order to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. … Do not send cash cash when you apply for a transaction by mail.
What documents do I need for real ID?
- Step 1 of 6: Proof of Identity, Date of Birth and U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status. …
- Step 2 of 6: Check Your Name. …
- Step 3 of 6: Proof of Your Full Social Security Number (SSN) …
- Step 4 of 6: Provide Proof of Residency. …
- Step 5 of 6: Written Signature. …
- Step 6 of 6: Get Your Documents.
Are the DMV open?
DMV Offices are open
The California Department of Motor Vehicles Offices are open and providing service to customers with appointments and others as time and space allow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most DMV tasks can be taken care of without an office visit.
Can I email DMV?
DMV responds
to all questions via email as soon as possible
, but in some cases, it may take up to five days to receive a reply.
Does California DMV call back?
DMV's Virtual Hold gives you the option of receiving a call
back
from a customer service agent if the phone wait is longer than 5 mins.
What is the best day to take a drivers test?
| Rank Day Pass Rate | 1 Monday 46.90 percent | 2 Tuesday 46.42 percent | 3 Thursday 45.79 percent | 4 Saturday 45.74 percent |
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Why is DMV so slow?
When the DMV is slow, it comes down to a few different things: Lots of people having only one option (or not knowing about alternatives)
for completing certain tasks
. Customers not bringing what they need to complete the task the first time. Understaffed locations with not enough employees to meet the customer demand.
Does DMV accept walk ins?
You must apply in person at your local DMV office.
Currently,
only four offices accept walk-ins as well as appointments
; the rest are by appointment only. Make an appointment online or by calling the DMV at 1-800-777-0133.
What form of payment does the DMV take?
Acceptable forms of payment are:
cash, money orders, personal checks and bank checks
. American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and most debit cards with Mastercard/Visa logo. Please make all checks payable to DMV. AAA locations may charge a convenience fee up to $8.00 per DMV transaction.
Does FL DMV take cash?
All Florida
DMV field offices accept payment in the forms of cash, personal check, credit cards and debit cards
. The Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express logos must be on the credit and debit cards. … Personal checks should be made out to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
