California DMV — Kern County guide
Shared California DMV guidance. Search DMV’s current statewide finder for field offices, kiosks and authorized business partners; services differ by location.
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV field-office finder (opens in a new tab)
Official DMV instruction page heading
Field Offices
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 4e02ba5c7e61915e
Shared California DMV guidance. Read the state visit policy before booking or travelling; routine renewals and records use other channels.
- Availability · Shared California DMV guidance — counter policy
- DMV directs these routine transactions to online services, kiosks, business partners or mail. An office listing is not permission to use a counter; follow any exception on your notice.
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · Schedule Appointment (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed DMV counter-policy
DMV does not provide counter service for vehicle registration renewal, driver’s license/ID card renewal (unless specified on notice), driver and vehicle records, or replacement driver’s licenses. These services must be done online, at a DMV kiosk, with a DMV business partner, or by mail.
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
- Processing time · Shared California DMV guidance — processing qualification
- DMV processing times are estimates. Extra review can take longer; submitting an online application does not guarantee completion or document delivery.
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · Processing Times (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed DMV processing-qualification
All processing times are estimated. Some orders need extra review for accuracy and completeness, and may take longer than the averages below.
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · Schedule Appointment (opens in a new tab)
Official DMV instruction page heading
Appointments
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 4fa7ec3cd1382c6d
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — arvin (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — arvin (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Arvin Field Office 317 Campus Dr, Arvin, CA 93203 Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Nearby wait times Bakersfield Southwest Closed Bakersfield Closed Shafter Closed Lake Isabella Closed Taft Closed Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot cbf9a7974b5c6ca1
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — bakersfield (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — bakersfield (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Bakersfield Field Office 3120 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 This office has a self-serve kiosk to avoid waiting in line. DMV kiosks are convenient and offer services that are quick and easy. No wait times and open daily! Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Nearby wait times Bakersfield Southwest Closed Shafter Closed Delano Closed Arvin Closed Alturas Closed Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents Self Service Terminals
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 00df5dda1b6aefa6
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — delano (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — delano (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Delano Field Office 631 Jefferson Street, Delano, CA 93215 This office has a self-serve kiosk to avoid waiting in line. DMV kiosks are convenient and offer services that are quick and easy. No wait times and open daily! Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Nearby wait times Shafter Closed Tulare Closed Bakersfield Closed Visalia Closed Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents Self Service Terminals
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 6438e9c5893485fe
This page identifies the location but does not establish individual transaction coverage in this guide. Check the official centre instructions before travelling.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — bakersfield-ibc (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 7am-4pm Tuesday Oct. 13 7am-4pm Wednesday Oct. 14 8am-4pm Thursday Oct. 15 7am-4pm Friday Oct. 16 7am-4pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 7am-4pm Tuesday Oct. 20 7am-4pm Wednesday Oct. 21 8am-4pm Thursday Oct. 22 7am-4pm Friday Oct. 23 7am-4pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — bakersfield-ibc (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Bakersfield IBC Industry Business Center 5800 District Blvd, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot f09ed37b23c448f1
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — lake-isabella (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — lake-isabella (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Lake Isabella Field Office 5520 Lake Isabella Road G-1, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 9b2c3d1c7977d16c
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — taft (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — taft (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Taft Field Office 165 Center Street, Taft, CA 93268 Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot def2e1fbcb114404
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — shafter (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — shafter (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Shafter Field Office 548 Walker Street, Shafter, CA 93263 Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 8am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 8am-5pm Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Nearby wait times Bakersfield Closed Delano Closed Bakersfield Southwest Closed Arvin Closed Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot d0af6387936c2d53
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — ridgecrest (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 closed Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 closed Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 closed Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 closed Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — ridgecrest (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Ridgecrest Field Office 540A Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13 closed Wednesday Oct. 14 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 15 closed Friday Oct. 16 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 8am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 20 closed Wednesday Oct. 21 9am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22 closed Friday Oct. 23 8am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot 261bc8955b9bb8ed
Published office page with service categories and a dated calendar. Follow the transaction-specific instructions; this is not confirmation of every counter service.
- Availability · Local DMV dated calendar
- The source calendar covers 2026-10-11 through 2026-10-24. Check the current office page before travelling; captured live badges and wait times are not current status here. Effective October 11, 2026 · Through October 24, 2026
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — bakersfield-southwest (opens in a new tab)
DMV dated calendar · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-24
Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 closed Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 closed Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 closed Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 closed Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed
Agent source review: October 15, 2026 · Snapshot
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California Department of Motor Vehicles · DMV location — bakersfield-southwest (opens in a new tab)
Primary office identity, address, services and notices; nearby results excluded
Bakersfield Southwest Field Office 7000 Schirra Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313 This office has a self-serve kiosk to avoid waiting in line. DMV kiosks are convenient and offer services that are quick and easy. No wait times and open daily! Online Services Complete It Now! Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services Renew Your Vehicle Registration Renew your Driver’s License or ID Card Driver’s License/ID Card Application Change your Address Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability Request a Replacement Driver’s License Special Interest or Personalized Plates Request your Driver’s Record Office Closed Many services are available online! Sunday Oct. 11 closed Monday Oct. 12 closed Tuesday Oct. 13 closed Wednesday Oct. 14 closed Thursday Oct. 15 closed Friday Oct. 16 closed Saturday Oct. 17 closed Sunday Oct. 18 closed Monday Oct. 19 closed Tuesday Oct. 20 closed Wednesday Oct. 21 closed Thursday Oct. 22 closed Friday Oct. 23 closed Saturday Oct. 24 closed current wait times appt Closed min no appt Closed min Nearby wait times Bakersfield Closed Arvin Closed Shafter Closed Taft Closed Delano Closed Services Provided Licensing Services Testing Title Transfers Registration Plates, Permits, & Placards Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged Records Request miscellaneous original documents Self Service Terminals
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