The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is making it easier than ever for new and teen drivers to build safe driving habits. Whether studying for a permit test, practicing behind the wheel or preparing for a drive test, the DMV offers a variety of mobile-friendly educational resources to help teen drivers navigate every step of the process. “Learning to ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announces the release of revised proposed regulations that would allow autonomous vehicle companies to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty technology on California roads and new requirements for light-duty autonomous vehicles. A 15-day public comment period begins today and runs through Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. “California continues to lead in innovation with ...

Eligible commercial driver’s license holders can now renew online up to 120 days before their license expires. Last Tuesday, as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s commitment to making state services more effective and efficient, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today launched online renewal for commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).  This secure, paperless option allows eligible commercial drivers to renew ...

With the REAL ID enforcement date fast approaching on Wednesday, May 7, the DMV is encouraging everyone to try filing online first before automatically heading into a DMV office. “The DMV wants to remind Californians to try online first,” officials said. “DMV modernization efforts allow you to complete most transactions online, so there is no need to waste valuable time ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is issuing a warning advising Santa Clarita residents to ignore a growing scam asking for outstanding toll road payments. This scam appears to be a text message from the DMV, asking for payments towards users’ outstanding toll road payments, however the DMV would never reach out through text asking for any form of ...

Certain Southern California DMV offices are set to open an hour earlier to help people get their REAL IDs before the May 7 deadline. The Newhall DMV office has not made an official announcement about its hours, but two locations in the San Fernando Valley are planning to extend their hours. The Van Nuys office at 14920 Vanowen Street and ...

Santa Clarita residents are being urged to get their REAL ID as soon as possible before the upcoming federal deadline.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has set May 7, 2025, as the deadline for when standard driver’s licenses or identification cards are expected to no longer be accepted for domestic air travel and access to federal facilities, making the ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that Californians required to provide a signature to renew their permanent Disabled Person Parking Placard can now do so online. The DMV is sending renewal notices to nearly 260,000 customers who have had a placard for six years or more and must verify their continued need. “We have made it easy ...

In the latest development in its customer-focused digital transformation, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times on Driver Safety issues, such as suspensions and hearings. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the DMV’s Driver Safety ...

Now that summer is here, the DMV invites locals to enjoy it by getting their REAL ID. With less than a year until the federal enforcement date of May 7, 2025, it is now the ideal time to make sure you are ready for all of your summer travels and beyond. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, about 17.6 ...