California DMV to Open ‘Oxnard Express’ Quick Service Office in Port Hueneme on Sept 2
On August 26, 2025, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced plans to open a new quick‑service office called the “Oxnard Express” in Port Hueneme. The concept is to provide Ventura County residents with a streamlined, walk‑in option for routine DMV transactions while freeing up capacity at full‑service field offices. According to the DMV, the office is located at 137 N. Ventura Road in Port Hueneme but is named the Oxnard Express because it sits near the larger city of Oxnard. The office is scheduled to open to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, and will operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Wednesday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The DMV says no appointments are required and that customers will be served on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Unlike traditional field offices that offer all DMV services, the Oxnard Express will focus on transactions that can be completed quickly. Services available at the new location include applying for original or replacement ID cards; replacing a driver’s license to update a name or address; retesting for the driver knowledge exam; updating medical documentation for commercial driver’s licenses; obtaining duplicate vehicle titles; partial year registration for commercial vehicles; and issuing disabled person parking placards. Customers who need to take behind‑the‑wheel tests or apply for an original driver’s license will still need to visit a full‑service DMV field office. The DMV notes that the Oxnard Express office will be completely cashless, meaning only credit and debit cards will be accepted for payment.
In the release, the DMV encourages residents to take advantage of online services whenever possible. Many transactions such as renewing a driver’s license or vehicle registration, upgrading to a Real ID, ordering a duplicate registration card, or requesting a replacement title can be completed online through dmv.ca.gov. “Most customers can save a trip to the office and do their DMV business online,” the announcement states, noting that digital self‑service options often eliminate the need for an in‑person visit. The DMV’s online Service Advisor tool can also help customers determine which services they can complete online or through other channels.
The Oxnard Express office aims to expand access to DMV services for Ventura County residents while reducing wait times at nearby field offices. By offering limited services in a cashless, no‑appointment environment, the office should provide a convenient alternative for those who need quick DMV transactions. Residents in the region who require full‑service appointments can still schedule visits at other nearby field offices. For more information about the Oxnard Express opening, hours of operation or available services, customers can visit dmv.ca.gov or call 1‑800‑777‑0133.