Resource Number: 79088431
Alternate name: DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; CALIFORNIA DMV
Description
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues official state identification cards for California residents, including standard ID cards and federally compliant REAL ID cards.
Services include:
- Issuance of standard state ID cards for non-drivers
- REAL ID cards that meet federal identification standards
- Renewal and replacement of ID cards
- Online document checklists and application tools
- Field office locator for in-person appointments
Web pages
CALIFORNIA STATE ID CARDS - DMV
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Location:
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Sacramento, CA 95818
(Map)
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Program Hours:
Holidays observed by Department of Motor Vehicles include:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Jr's birthday
Lincoln's birthday
Washington's birthday
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the Day After
Christmas Day
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Service Area:
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Eligibility:
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Adults Teens Families Females Males
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Languages:
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English
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Payment methods:
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Program Fees:
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Check, Monday orders, Cash.
Credit Cards are not accepted at DMV field offices but are accepted online.
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Normal Wait Time:
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For faster service, make appointment online or call for an appointment.
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| Disabilities Access - check all that apply | ACCESS - Fully accessible to people using mobility aids; NOT APPLICABLE – service is online or via phone or text; PARKING - Designated, accessible parking spaces |
| Web-based | Web-based for verifications |
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Verification
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Last Verified On:
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9/25/2025
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Last Verified By:
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Julia Ggem
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Programs at DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Tax Status:
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None or unknown
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