California Department of Motor Vehicles

10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 16:47

DMV’s Gilroy Office to Reopen October 14 after Renovations

Contact: Office of Public Affairs
2415 First Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 657-6437 | [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2024

Sacramento - The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that the Gilroy office at 6984 Automall Parkway is reopening at 8 a.m. Monday, October 14.

The office closed on July 2 for renovations, which include new flooring, furniture and other improvements.

Area residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to apply for a REAL ID, which requires an office visit to complete the application. Starting May 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved documents, like a REAL ID driver's license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.

To ensure the shortest office visit possible, first go to REALID.dmv.ca.gov to fill out the online application, upload necessary documents and print your confirmation code. Bring your documents and confirmation code to the DMV office to finalize your transaction - no appointment is needed. Once at a service window, it now usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction.

Before Going to an Office - Try Online First!

The DMV has taken many steps to offer additional 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 to their MyDMV account or create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov/mydmv and then opt in.

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