{"id":2735,"date":"2020-03-13T11:10:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T18:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:24:48","slug":"about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"About DMV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-1-3-1-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>News and Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"\/portal\/es\/news-and-media\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/News_and_Media_2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman viewing tablet device.\" class=\"wp-image-264032\" style=\"width:390px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/News_and_Media_2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/News_and_Media_2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/News_and_Media_2-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/News_and_Media_2-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/News_and_Media_2-450x188.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay up to date on the latest DMV news and media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/news-and-media\/\">DMV in the News <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Awards and Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/awards-and-recognitions-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Awards_Rec_Option_1.jpg\" alt=\"Man holding award trophy with audience clapping behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-264035\" style=\"width:390px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Awards_Rec_Option_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Awards_Rec_Option_1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Awards_Rec_Option_1-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Awards_Rec_Option_1-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Awards_Rec_Option_1-450x188.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting award-winning DMV programs and recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/awards-and-recognitions-2026\/\">See our Innovations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/dmv-executive-leadership\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Driving_innovation_3.jpg\" alt=\"Driving Innovation logo.\" class=\"wp-image-264038\" style=\"width:390px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Driving_innovation_3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Driving_innovation_3-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Driving_innovation_3-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Driving_innovation_3-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Driving_innovation_3-450x188.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the executive team leading DMV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/dmv-executive-leadership\/\">Meet the Team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-1-3-1-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Careers<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Discover rewarding career opportunities with DMV, where innovation, service, and teamwork drive our commitment to safety and a great customer experience for all Californians.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"soft-cta__ctas\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/employment-opportunities-at-the-department-of-motor-vehicles-dmv\/\">Apply Today<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rulemaking Actions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>See which Rulemaking Actions are ready for review. A copy of final statement of reasons is available upon request. <br><br><br><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"soft-cta__ctas\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/california-dmv-rulemaking-actions\/\">View Proposals<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Helping Small Businesses and Veterans Succeed<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>If you operate a small business or a disabled veteran business enterprise, learn more about our programs and services.<br><br><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"soft-cta__ctas\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/small-business-and-disabled-veteran-business-enterprise-program\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Research and Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-2-1-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Statistics_2.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people leaning over a desk with statistics displayed on tablet and documents.\" class=\"wp-image-264041\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Statistics_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Statistics_2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Statistics_2-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DMV By the Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore key facts about the DMV, including number of offices, employees, registered vehicles, licenses, and how collected fees are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/news-and-media\/dmv-statistics\/\">Access DMV Statistics<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-2-1-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reserch_studies_and_reports_3.jpg\" alt=\"Woman typing on computer and holding documents.\" class=\"wp-image-264062\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reserch_studies_and_reports_3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reserch_studies_and_reports_3-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reserch_studies_and_reports_3-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Studies and Reports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research Studies &amp; Development reports help to assess the impact of new laws on driver safety, identify improvements, explore new solutions and enhance service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/dmv-research-reports\/research-studies-reports\/\">Access Research<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-2-1-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reports-to-the-CA-Legislature_2.jpg\" alt=\"CA Capitol building.\" class=\"wp-image-264065\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reports-to-the-CA-Legislature_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reports-to-the-CA-Legislature_2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Reports-to-the-CA-Legislature_2-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reports to the CA Legislature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DMV is required to report to the CA Legislature on a number of topics and metrics, from field office wait times to budget committee updates and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/dmv-research-reports\/reports-to-the-california-legislature\/\">Access Legislative Reports<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-2-1-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DMV_Performance_Report_2.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding pen above statistics document.\" class=\"wp-image-264068\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DMV_Performance_Report_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DMV_Performance_Report_2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DMV_Performance_Report_2-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DMV Performance Reports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How are we doing? Find reports on our performance, measured by things like how many registrations were processed, fee distribution, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/es\/dmv-research-reports\/department-of-motor-vehicles-dmv-performance-reports\/\">Access Performance Reports<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-links-block\">\n\t<div class=\"featured-links-block__inner\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"featured-links-block__title heading-5\">\n\t\t\tAdditional Information\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<ul class=\"featured-links-block__list\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<li class=\"featured-links-block__list-item\">\n\t<a href=\"\/portal\/es\/contacting-dmv\/\">\n\t\tContact Us\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"featured-links-block__list-item\">\n\t<a href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/department-of-motor-vehicles-strategic-plan\/\">\n\t\t2021-2026 Strategic Plan\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"featured-links-block__list-item\">\n\t<a href=\"\/portal\/es\/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles\/the-history-of-the-department-of-motor-vehicles-dmv\/\">\n\t\tHistory of DMV\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Partnerships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-1-3-1-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FTB.png\" alt=\"logo\" 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Safely\u201d Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-1-3-1-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"174\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donate-life-ca-logo.png\" alt=\"logo\" class=\"wp-image-264080\" style=\"width:154px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donate-life-ca-logo.png 174w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donate-life-ca-logo-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donatelifecalifornia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate Life<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CalStateSeal_287x204.png\" alt=\"logo\" class=\"wp-image-264083\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CalStateSeal_287x204.png 287w, https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CalStateSeal_287x204-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/?t=n&amp;id=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register to Vote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"110\" 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