Contact:  Office of Public Affairs
2415 First Avenue 
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 657–6437 | dmvpublicaffairs@dmv.ca.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2021

Customers can visit El Centro office during the relocation process

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting customers that the Brawley field office at 1175 E Main Street, will permanently close on Friday, November 12 at 5 p.m. The office is moving to a new location at 173 W Main Street, and is scheduled to open on Wednesday, December 1 at 9 a.m.

The DMV is opening a more modern office designed to better serve customers who have had to park across the street, causing safety concerns. The new location is larger and includes an updated heating and air conditioning system, better ventilation, and a larger onsite parking lot.

Customers can visit the nearest DMV field office in El Centro at 233 N Imperial Avenue during the relocation period.

Try Online First

The DMV encourages all customers to use its online services, expanded virtual services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals.

Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks.

Get Your REAL ID

To apply for a REAL ID, customers need to visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov, fill out the online application, upload their required documents and schedule an appointment. An office visit is required to complete the application.

REAL ID applicants must provide a valid Social Security number, proof of identity and two proofs of California residency. A list of qualifying documents and other helpful information can be found at REALID.dmv.ca.gov.

Starting May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved documents, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.

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