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DMV text scams are a form of phishing where cybercriminals impersonate state agencies in order to deceive victims into ...
The DMV has some good news (it's dumping more stupid questions from the license renewal test) and some not-so-good news (the 'virtual assistant' needs work).
Most drivers 69 and younger can also renew their driver’s license at dmv.ca.gov – even if their renewal notice states they must come to an office.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday ordered a performance audit of the state Department of Motor Vehicles in response to public complaints of hours-long wait times that "do not reflect the high standards ...
If a link does not direct customers to the main DMV website at dmv.ca.gov, it's not from the DMV.
The DMV also encourages customers to use its official website at dmv.ca.gov for most services, including vehicle registration and driver’s license renewals.
With the May 7 deadline less than two weeks away, the California DMV announced select offices will be offering appointments on Saturday, May 3 for REAL ID appointments.
To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, you’ll need to sign in or create a secure online account at www.dmv.ca.gov, and then opt in.
Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit and we encourage all customers to first visit our website at dmv.ca.gov to see if they can do their transaction online,” he said.
California Real ID travel requirements begin in May 2025. How to renew your state driver’s license online, apply online, make an appointment and avoid lines.
The DMV also encourages customers to use its official website at dmv.ca.gov for most services, including vehicle registration and driver’s license renewals.