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San Diego El Cajon CA DMV Field Office

People typically spend 25 min to 90 min here. The best time to go is at 8:00 am on Friday.
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California Department of Motor Vehicles
1450 Graves Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92021
United States

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wait Time: N/A
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El Cajon DMV Location & Hours

Office location
1450 Graves Avenue
El Cajon, 92021
Sun Closed
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat Closed

El Cajon DMV Wait Times - Best Time to go

El Cajon DMV is most busy around 10:00 am on Monday. Visitors are typically here 25 min to 90 min. It's least busy at 8:00 am on Friday.

El Cajon DMV Office Services

  • Licensing Services
  • Plates, Permits, & Placards
  • Records
  • Registration
  • Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged
  • Request miscellaneous original documents
  • Self Service Terminals
  • Testing
  • Title Transfers

El Cajon DMV Payment

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Digital Wallet
  • May accept ATM/Debit cards
  • Money order

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El Cajon California DMV Reviews and Tips

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Pattay1
The first line I got in was very long and stretched outside the building. They need to have more automated machines at this location for people to transact their business. The staff could have been friendlier as well.
4:00 pm, Jan 19

Questions and Answers

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DMV Customer
Feb 22
How do I add a name to car registration
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DMV Customer
Mar 9
Is your office open tomorrow, Saturday March 11th, 2023?
jocarr
Feb 10
Good Luck 😒
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DMV User
Mar 17
Can I get an HOV sticker for my 2023 rav4 hybrid plug-in vehicle? If so do I need to come in and what do I bring?
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sarahsewell
Dec 11
Can senior citizens renew ID online without having to go in person?

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