All DMV field offices will be closed on Friday, March 31 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
California Department of Motor Vehicles
6400 Manila Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
United States
El Cerrito DMV Location & Hours

6400 Manila Avenue
El Cerrito, 94530
El Cerrito, 94530
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
California DMV Office Services
- Licensing Services
- Plates, Permits, & Placards
- Records
- Registration
- Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged
- Request miscellaneous original documents
- Testing
- Title Transfers
California DMV Payment
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Digital Wallet
- May accept ATM/Debit cards
- Money order
DMV Practice Tests
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California DMV Reviews and Tips
Staff was helpful and polite. Wait with apportionment was about 35 min. I found location with GPS and was easy to find. Parking was little crowded, but I found available space. Social distancing was followed at the location and masks were mandatory. Overall positive experience.
5:00 pm, Apr 4
I wrote a check for $467 on March 3 for License #*******. It is now March 20 and the check has not been cashed and no renewal stickers have been sent.
Do you have my money? I need to know if I have to send you a replacement check or not. I cannot afford to pay you twice. I have no way to reach you by automated system. Does DMV have a telephone?
Do you have my money? I need to know if I have to send you a replacement check or not. I cannot afford to pay you twice. I have no way to reach you by automated system. Does DMV have a telephone?
2:40 pm, Mar 21
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Questions and Answers
good morning, can I schedule an appt. to take a test for my permit and what do I need?
I paid a fine for a moving violation. How do I do violators traffic school?