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Los Angeles County DMV offices

Last updated May 13, 2026
↑ Greater Los Angeles Enhanced smog area REAL ID — all offices

Los Angeles County has more DMV field offices than any other California county, spread across dozens of cities from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay. This hub lists every office with current wait times, plus county-specific registration, smog, and court information.

At a glance 10 metrics
Offices
33
Cities served
28
Avg wait
47 min
Statewide avg 38
Busiest day
Monday
Quietest day
Thursday
Saturday offices
4
CDL testing
6 offices
AAA branches
18
DMV Now kiosks
96
Smog area
Enhanced
Offices

DMV offices in Los Angeles County

Grouped by city. Tap a city to expand its offices.

Showing offices we've published so far. Los Angeles County has DMV offices in 8 cities.

Map

Los Angeles County office map

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County info

About Los Angeles County DMV services

Region Greater Los Angeles
DMV offices 33
County seat Los Angeles
Population 9,721,138
Registered vehicles 7,800,000
Smog area Enhanced
Use/sales tax 9.5%
Busiest Mondays
Quietest Thursday afternoons
AAA branches 18
DMV Now kiosks 96
Smog check — Enhanced area
  • Most gas vehicles need a smog check every two years and on change of ownership.
  • Vehicles 8 model-years old or newer are generally exempt (a smog abatement fee applies instead).
  • Los Angeles County's Enhanced status means tests must be done at a STAR-certified station.
Registration

Los Angeles County registration fees

County-specific charges on top of the statewide schedule.

County chargeAmountSet by
County / district fee $4 County
Local use/sales taxof the purchase price; varies slightly by city 9.50% County
Total — new vehicle
≈ $2,715 on a $25,000 vehicle
Total — annual renewal
≈ $340 per year
See the full California DMV fee schedule →
More services

Other Los Angeles County services

Court-related transactions

Failure-to-appear holds, DUI, and license suspensions are handled through the county court, not the DMV.

Suspended license guide →
Disabled parking placards

Disabled person (DP) and disabled veteran (DV) placards are issued by the DMV with form DL D 44 plus medical certification.

How to apply →
AAA & business partners

18 AAA branches (members only) and 96 DMV Now self-service kiosks handle many renewals, titles, and placards.

Find a kiosk →
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Frequently asked questions

Which Los Angeles County DMV has the shortest wait?
Waits vary daily, but outlying offices like Lincoln Park and Granada Hills often move faster than Downtown locations. Check each office page for its current typical wait.
Do all LA County DMV offices offer REAL ID?
Yes, every California field office issues REAL ID. You'll need to bring specific documents — see our REAL ID checklist before you go.
Is Los Angeles County an Enhanced smog check area?
Yes. Most vehicles in LA County must pass a smog check every two years and on change of ownership, with stricter Enhanced-area standards.
Sources. California DMV — Find an office · California BAR — Smog Check program
Last verified May 13, 2026 · office data re-checked weekly.