SoCal Wildfires: Governor Newsom issued an order authorizing waivers for Californians impacted by the firestorms in the Los Angeles area. To assist in expediting the recovery, we have streamlined many services. See the Governor’s Executive Order.
DMV is in the community at local Disaster Recovery Centers in Pasadena and Los Angeles to assist in person. See the current DRC list.
Replacement items are generally delivered by mail. Update the US Postal Service with the correct address to forward your mail.
The DMV is here to help you get back on the road to recovery.
Before you begin:
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Gather the following information / documents:
- Your driver’s license or identification card.
- The last 5 digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) or hull identification number (HIN) for a vessel/boat.
- The vehicle license plate number.
Visit the How To: Apply for a Replacement California Certificate of Title (HTVR 10) brochure for more information about replacement title.
FAQ for Californians impacted by the Southern California Wildfires
Yes. DMV is present at the Southern California Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).
Locations:
Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 E Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
UCLA Research Park
10850 W Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Hours of Operation: 9-8 daily/7 days a week/30-day minimum
Services available: Information requests; No-fee replacements for several vehicle registration, driver’s license, and identification products
If your DMV documents were lost or destroyed, replacement title with a fee waiver can be requested online; the website is mobile-friendly. You may also visit a DMV office to replace other documents and have applicable fees waived.
Californians impacted by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Woodley Fires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties who lost their DMV documents in the wildfire or are late in renewing are eligible for waived fees for the following:
- Replace Title
- Paperless Title Certification
- Transfer of Title with Duplicate Title
- Registration Card
- License Plates/Stickers
- Transfer of Title with Paperless Title
- CVRA Weight Decal
- Vessel Certificate of Number
- Disabled Person Identification Card
- Disabled Person Parking Placard
- Replace Driver’s License or ID Card
- Replace Occupational License
- Vehicle Registration Fee not waived
- Vehicle Registration Renewal Fee not waived
- Planned Nonoperation
If your DMV documents were lost or destroyed, replacement title with a fee waiver can be requested online; the website is mobile-friendly. You may also visit a DMV office to replace other documents and have applicable fees waived.
Bring a form of identification (such as a Driver’s License or ID card), proof of residency, and any other documents related to your vehicle to the DMV office. You can start your driver’s license and ID card replacement application online and finish the process in-person at DMV.
If your DMV documents were lost or destroyed, replacement title with a fee waiver can be requested online; the website is mobile-friendly.
You may also visit a DMV office to replace other documents and have applicable fees waived.
You can start your driver’s license and ID card replacement application online and finish the process in-person at DMV.
For Disaster Recovery Centers, go to https://emergency.lacity.gov/recovery.
If you need to visit a DMV office, walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend you make an appointment.
DMV is in the community at local Disaster Recovery Centers in Pasadena and Los Angeles to assist in person. See the current DRC list.
If your DMV documents were lost or destroyed, replacement title with a fee waiver can be requested online; the website is mobile-friendly.
You may also visit a DMV office to replace other documents and have applicable fees waived.
You can start your driver’s license and ID card replacement application online and finish the process in-person at DMV.
If your vehicle was destroyed, contact your insurance company to report the loss.
Yes! Log in to your MyDMV account and opt in to Paperless Notifications to stay updated on your renewals and any important changes.
Check ca.gov/LAfires for resources specifically tailored for wildfire-affected customers.