Published: November 14, 2009
DMV Closes First, Second, Third Friday of Every Month
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is working harder than ever to promote its online services and enhance efforts to reach drivers with important messages about safe driving and rules of the road.
The Department reminds Californians that all public offices will be closed the first, second and third Friday of each month, in keeping with the Governor's Executive Order (S-13-09). Despite the cutbacks, the department strives to continue to provide excellent customer service and encourages the use of its Web site www.dmv.ca.gov for DMV transactions.
Through September 2009, the DMV registered more than 6.3 million web-based business transactions. The DMV says it is fast, free and convenient.
Just a click of a mouse instantly pays your registration, renew your driver license, update your address and schedule an appointment.
There is no need to spend money on gas to visit a DMV field office, because the web site allows you to conduct a variety of transactions online with no additional fees.
Instead of waiting in line or rushing to a DMV office during your lunch hour, why not use that extra time to do something you actually like. Whether you log in from your home computer or a smart phone, the Web site allows you to conduct your DMV business at your convenience.
The Web site also offers a variety of resources which allows you to:
Print forms
Customize license plates
Read online versions of Driver Manual, Motorcycle Handbook
Register your boat
Add DMV to your Facebook, Twitter or MySpace
Find information to get your commercial license
There are online tools available that you will not find at a DMV field office, such as the vehicle license fee calculator. The calculator makes it simple for you to know how much a vehicle's registration will cost. This convenient online tool calculates registration fees for new vehicles, nonresident vehicles and other vehicle purchases. Just input the required information, and the system will do the math for you.
Looking for helpful driver license information for teens and seniors? The Web site has sections for both. Teens can find information on how to get their permit and even take practice tests online. Seniors can also find useful tools for safer driving, including a "Senior Guide to Safe Driving" which offers practical strategies for older drivers. The guide also lists necessary steps seniors can take to renew their driver license such as information on vision tests, written tests and driving tests.
You can also complete transactions by telephone, by calling (800) 921-1117. For registration and driver license renewals, you will need your six-digit Renewal Identification Number (RIN) that accompanies your renewal notice. Automated services are also available at 1-800-777-0133.
www.dmv.ca.gov
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