Select Greater L.A. Area DMV Offices Opening Early for REAL ID Appointments - April 14 to June 27

Sep 20, 2026

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California Department of Motor Vehicles announces that select DMV offices across the greater Los Angeles area will open one hour early by appointment only for REAL ID applications. Appointments are available from April 14 to June 27, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., with the regular schedule otherwise continuing. The release notes the REAL ID enforcement starting May 7, 2025, and explains how customers can apply online, upload documents, and then complete the process in person.

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Early office hours for REAL ID appointments

Appointment-only schedule (April 14 to June 27)

REAL ID enforcement starting May 7, 2025

How to apply online and complete in person

Office list and standard hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2025 Select Greater L.A. Area DMV Offices Opening Early for REAL ID Appointments from April 14 to June 27 Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced select offices in the greater Los Angeles area will open an hour early by appointment only from April 14 to June 27, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 [a.m. to](a.m. to) 8:00 a.m. This early hour will be reserved only for REAL ID appointments. “We’re excited to offer Californians earlier hours this spring and summer,” stated DMV Director Steve Gordon.“These additional appointments will make it easier than ever to obtain a REAL ID.” On May 7, 2025, the federal government will start enforcing the REAL ID Act that requires either a REAL ID or another approved federal document to board domestic flights and access secure federal facilities. Californians who still want to upgrade to a REAL ID, but already possess a federally approved document, such as a current U.S. passport, can comfortably wait to upgrade to a REAL ID when their driver’s license or ID is due for renewal. The offices listed below will open early from April 14 to June 27. • Thousand Oaks (1810 E. Avenida De Los Arboles) • Van Nuys (14920 Vanowen St.) • Arleta (14400 Van Nuys Blvd.) • Glendale (1335 W. Glenoaks Blvd.) • Pasadena (49 S. Rosemead Blvd.) • Culver City (11400 W. Washington Blvd.) • Westminster (13700 Hoover St.) • Costa Mesa (650 W. 19th St.) • San Clemente (2727 Via Cascadita) • Rancho Cucamonga (8629 Hellman Ave.) To apply for a REAL ID, Californians [should visit](should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov)[ ](should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov)[REALID.dmv.ca.gov](should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov), fill out the online application and upload their documents. Customers must visit a DMV office and bring their uploaded documents to complete the application. By starting the process online, it should take only about 15 minutes in the office. Customers should note that regular DMV office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays, offices are open from 9:00 [a.m. to 5:00 p.m](a.m. to 5:00 p.m). Before Going to an Office—Try Online First The DMV has taken many steps to offer more digital services. Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit, including simple self-service transactions that are no longer available in offices. The DMV encourages customers to use its online services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks. To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, customers must sign in or create a secure online [account at](account at dmv.ca.gov)[ ](account at dmv.ca.gov)[dmv.ca.gov](account at dmv.ca.gov), and then opt in. \#\#\#

FAQs

Which DMV offices in the greater Los Angeles area will open early for REAL ID appointments?

The release lists Thousand Oaks, Van Nuys, Arleta, Glendale, Pasadena, Culver City, Westminster, Costa Mesa, San Clemente, and Rancho Cucamonga. Each location is provided with its street address in the document.

What are the early appointment hours and the date range for REAL ID services?

Select offices will open one hour early by appointment only from April 14 to June 27, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

How should customers apply for a REAL ID using the online process?

Customers should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov, complete the online application, and upload required documents. They must then visit a DMV office with the uploaded documents to finish the application.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Grenda