Los Angeles DMV — Hope Street
The Hope Street office is one of the busiest DMV field offices in Los Angeles, serving the University Park and Downtown areas. It offers REAL ID, the motorcycle skills test, and behind-the-wheel drive tests, but does not conduct commercial (CDL) road tests.
Address & directions
3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Opening hours
What you can do at Los Angeles DMV
Most services are faster with an appointment. Walk-ins face the longest waits mid-month and on Mondays.
How to make an appointment
- Book online through the DMV appointment system — choose this office and a time.
- Bring a printed or on-screen confirmation. Appointment holders use a separate, faster line.
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests always require an appointment.
Wait times & best time to visit
Typical wait without an appointment is about 52 minutes. Early mornings (right at open) and mid-week are quietest. The first and last week of the month, plus Mondays, are busiest.
What to bring
Documents depend on the transaction. The fastest path is our interactive document checklist generator, or browse topic-specific guides:
- REAL ID document checklist — first-time REAL ID applicants.
- First-time driver's license documents.
- New California resident documents.
- Documents for non-citizens and AB 60 applicants.
Payment: this office accepts cash, check, debit, and credit card (a small surcharge applies to credit).
Parking & transit
Paid. Small on-site lot (fills early) plus metered street parking.
Expo/USC Metro E Line · 5 min walk
Languages & accessibility
Service available in English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin. The office is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking.
Other DMV offices nearby
Other ways to get this done
Renewals, change of address, and fee payments don't need an office visit.
AAA members can complete many registration tasks at a branch.