DMV Latest News

• Select DMV Offices Opening Saturday, May 17, for REAL ID Appointments (May 9, 2025)
• Federal Enforcement of REAL ID Begins Today (May 7, 2025)
• Select DMV Offices Opening Saturday, May 10, for REAL ID Appointments (May 2, 2025)
• DMV Warns of Fraudulent Text Scam Asking for Toll Payments (April 29, 2025)
• California DMV Releases Updated Autonomous Vehicle Regulations (April 25, 2025)

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DMV Field Office News

• DMV’s Eureka Office to Relocate (May 9, 2025)
• El Cerrito DMV Office to Reopen May 12 (May 5, 2025)
• DMV Oakland Coliseum Office Temporarily Closes due to Vandalism (April 15, 2025)
• Petaluma DMV Office to Reopen March 11 (March 4, 2025)
• DMV’s El Cerrito Office Temporarily Closing for Renovation (February 21, 2025)