California Department of Motor Vehicles

Our Mission:We proudly serve the public by licensing drivers, registering vehicles, securing identities, and regulating the motor vehicle industry.Our Core Functions:Driver License and Identification (DL/ID) Card Program-We test and issue DLs to qualified drivers, provide ID services to the public, and verify the identity of DL/ID cardholders.Vehicle Titling and Registration Program-We issue titles and register automobiles, trailers, and vessels, as well as commercial vehicles used for both interstate and intrastate commerce.Driver Safety Program-We promote traffic safety by monitoring and evaluating the driving performance of licensed drivers.Licensing of the Motor Vehicle Industry-We license and regulate the occupations and businesses related to the manufacture, transport, sale, and disposal of vehicles.