California DMV Field Offices

Q: How often are wait times updated?

Live wait times are refreshed throughout the day. The state page shows the last update timestamp in the local timezone.

Q: What do the wait time types mean?

Each state may report different queues. This state reports: Appointment, Non-appointment.

Q: What’s the best time to visit?

Open an office to see historical averages by weekday and hour to identify typically quieter windows.

Updated at: Aug 29, 2025 - 12:38 pm PST

Browse California DMV Field Offices with live wait times by office. We aggregate recent submissions and historical patterns to help you pick a quieter time to visit. For appointment options, open a specific office page to see the official portal (when available).

Office title	Address	Current wait times, mins
Office title	Address	Appointment	Non-appointment
Bishop	1115 West Line Street, Bishop, CA 93514	-	-
Blythe	430 S Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225	-	-
Brawley	173 W Main St., Brawley, CA 92227	18	61
Capitola	4200 Capitola Road, Capitola, CA 95010	0	21
Carmichael	5209 North Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608	28	92
Chico	107 Parmac Rd #1, Chico, CA 95926	2	19
Chula Vista	30 N Glover Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910	24	89
Clearlake	15930 Dam Rd, Unit B, Clearlake, CA 95422	0	0
Clovis	2103 Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611	21	73
Coalinga	406 East Elm Avenue, Coalinga, CA 93210	-	-
Colusa	1025 Bridge St STE B, Colusa, CA 95932	-	-
Compton	2111 South Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, CA 90221	15	53

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are wait times updated?

Live wait times are refreshed throughout the day. This page was last updated Aug 29, 2025 - 12:38 pm PST.

How do I make an appointment?

Open an office page to check for an appointment link to the official portal. Not all offices support appointments.

What do the wait time types mean?

This state reports: Appointment, Non-appointment.

What’s the best time to visit?

Click into an office to see historical averages by weekday/hour to identify typically quieter windows.