How Big is the DMV?

• Locations: 218 facilities
• Employees: 8,213 (approximate)
• Registered Vehicles: 35,983,261
• DL/ID cards: 34,777,752
• Auto Clubs: 170
• Business Partner sites: 6,438

Source: DMV transaction data across all service channels. Last updated January 1, 2025.

Where Does the Money Go?

• Local Government (cities/counties): 35.6%
• State Highways (CalTrans): 26.4%
• California Highway Patrol (CHP): 21.1%
• DMV: 10.2%
• General Fund: 2.1%
• Other State Agencies: 2.0%
• California Air Resources Board (CARB): 1.2%
• Reserve for Economic Uncertainties: 0.8%
• Environmental Protection Agencies: 0.4%
• Department of Justice (DOJ): 0.2%

*Source: 2025-2026 Governor’s Budget. Fees are subject to law changes.

More DMV Statistics

• California DMV Statistics for Publication (As of January 1, 2025) (PDF)
• California DMV Fees – Estimated Distribution (2024-25 Fiscal Year) (PDF)
• California DMV Locations (As of January 1, 2025) (PDF)
• Estimated Vehicles Registered by County (As of January 1, 2025) (PDF)
• Estimated Driver’s Licenses by County (As of January 1, 2025) (PDF)