Monterey County DMV offices

4 offices in Monterey County, California, listed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. 4 open right now.

Who handles what in Monterey County

3 offices handle both driver licenses & IDs and vehicle registration & titles.

Driver licenses & IDs only
Salinas Commercial Drive Test Center (Salinas)

From the services California Department of Motor Vehicles lists for each office. Check the office page before you go.

DMV offices in Salinas

More offices near Monterey County

Outside Monterey County, within 25 miles of its offices (straight-line distance).

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How appointments work in California

The California DMV offers a "Schedule Appointment" option and a separate "Get in Line Now" option for office visits. The pages we read do not say whether appointments are required.

Official appointment page

Checked November 9, 2026. The agency’s site is authoritative; we are an independent website.

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