DMV Kiosks FAQS

DMV has 289 kiosks in retail and DMV locations and many accept cash. You can renew registration to get your sticker immediately and much more.

What is a DMV Kiosk? plus minus

DMV Kiosk is a freestanding self-service kiosk that uses touchscreen technology to guide you through various DMV transactions.

What can I do at a kiosk? plus minus

DMV Kiosk allows you to do the following without waiting in line:

What cannot be done at a kiosk? plus minus What types of vehicles can be renewed at a kiosk? plus minus What do I need? plus minus

Registration renewal: Bring the 8 ½” x 11″ renewal notice DMV sends you each year or your current registration card. If using a renewal notice, make sure there is a Renewal Identification Number (RIN) on the top left.

Registration Card or Sticker Replacement: Bring your license plate number and last 5 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN).

Reinstatement fee and submission of insurance required by the Vehicle Insurance Program: Bring your renewal notice, registration card, or letter from the Vehicle Insurance Program with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) located at the top middle portion of the document.

Driver’s Record: Bring your driver’s license or identification card.

Vehicle Record: Bring your driver’s license or identification card, vehicle license plate number, and last 5 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN).

Driver’s license or ID card renewal: Provide your full name, address on DMV records, birth date, and driver’s license or identification (ID) card number.

Driver’s license replacement: Provide your full name, address on DMV records, birth date, and driver’s license number.

How can I pay? plus minus

Credit and debit card payments are accepted at all locations. All DMV offices and some retail locations accept cash. Only one method of payment is allowed per transaction.

All credit/debit card transactions are assessed a 1.95% service fee.

Who do I contact regarding my vehicle registration or driver's license? plus minus

Contact the California DMV:

Where can I find a kiosk? plus minus

DMV Kiosk is available inside select DMV office and retail locations during regular business hours. Find a kiosk near you.

What languages do kiosks offer? plus minus

Conduct vehicle transactions in English, Armenian, Chinese, Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese.

Conduct driver’s license transactions in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese. These languages align with the Secretary of State to allow voter registration.

What will I receive at the end of my transaction? plus minus

You will receive a registration card and sticker, temporary driver’s license, PNO acknowledgment, record, or receipt after the completion of your transaction.

Who do I contact for assistance with a kiosk transaction? plus minus

Contact the kiosk provider for assistance with a kiosk transaction only. The kiosk provider does not have access to DMV records and cannot assist with non-kiosk transactions.

For assistance with a kiosk transaction only, email the kiosk provider at CAKioskSupport@iti4dmv.com.

If you need assistance with a non-kiosk transaction, contact the California DMV at: