The Bellflower DMV at 9520 Artesia Blvd. is a full-service field office for driver’s licenses, ID cards, REAL ID, knowledge tests, behind-the-wheel and motorcycle tests, titles, registration and VIN verifications, with a self-service kiosk and in-person help with mobile driver’s licenses. It’s the nearest DMV for Lakewood, Paramount, Artesia, Norwalk and Cerritos, and it’s open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays).
Bellflower DMV Hours, Address and Contact Details
| Detail | Bellflower DMV |
|---|---|
| Address | 9520 Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 (get directions) |
| Hours | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed weekends |
| Live wait times | On the DMV page for this office, alongside Compton, Fullerton, Bell Gardens and Long Beach |
| Appointments | Optional for most visits; required for behind-the-wheel and motorcycle tests |
| Walk-ins | Scan the QR code at the entrance or check in at the information desk |
| Self-service kiosk | Yes |
| Mobile driver’s license help | Yes; Bellflower is on the DMV’s list of offices that help in person |
| Phone | No direct line; DMV customer service at 1-800-777-0133, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (TTY 1-800-368-4327) |
Is Bellflower the Closest DMV to You?
Straight-line distances from the center of each nearby city:
- Bellflower is closest for Lakewood (about 1.5 miles), Paramount (about 2), Artesia (about 3), Norwalk (about 3.5, with Whittier at 4), Cerritos (about 4) and Hawaiian Gardens (about 4.5, with Long Beach at 5).
- Another office is closer for Downey (Bell Gardens, about 2.5 miles), Signal Hill and Bixby Knolls (Long Beach on Willow Street, about 1 and 3 miles).
What Bellflower Handles and What Goes Elsewhere
- Licenses and tests: driver’s license, ID card and REAL ID applications, knowledge tests until 4:30 p.m., and behind-the-wheel and motorcycle tests by appointment.
- Vehicles: title transfers, new and out-of-state registrations, VIN verifications, plates and placards. A private-party purchase registered at a Bellflower address owes use tax at the city’s 11.0% rate as of October 2026; our guide to registering a car in California lists the documents and fees.
- Kiosk, not counter: registration renewals and driver and vehicle records go to the kiosk or the DMV website. Grocery store kiosks open every day include Albertsons at 5015 Del Amo Blvd. in Lakewood (6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.) and Ralphs at 13321 South St. in Cerritos (5:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.).
- Elsewhere: commercial skills tests at the Gardena commercial drive test center, about 8 miles west, and smog checks at licensed smog check stations.
Before You Go
Start any license or REAL ID application online and bring the original documents; the DMV’s REAL ID checklist lists what’s accepted, and our California DMV appointment guide covers booking, drive tests and what to bring. The office takes cash, checks, money orders, cards and digital wallets (with a 2.1% fee on cards and wallets) and closes on Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 26–27), Christmas (Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2027).
Other DMV Offices Near Bellflower
- Compton, 2111 S. Santa Fe Ave., about 5 miles west: full service, with a kiosk
- Long Beach, 3700 E. Willow St., about 5 miles south: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- Bell Gardens, 6801 S. Garfield Ave., about 6.5 miles north: full service, with a kiosk
- Whittier, 9338 S. Painter Ave., about 7.5 miles northeast: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- Fullerton, 909 W. Valencia Drive, about 11 miles east: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
Our California DMV offices list covers the rest of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Neither city has its own DMV office. The Bellflower DMV is the closest for both, about 1.5 miles from central Lakewood and 4 miles from central Cerritos.
The DMV doesn’t list a direct number for the office. Call DMV customer service at 1-800-777-0133, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the TTY line is 1-800-368-4327.
Conclusion
Bellflower is the full-service DMV for Lakewood, Paramount, Artesia, Norwalk and Cerritos, and one of the area’s offices that help with mobile driver’s licenses. Check the live wait before you go, book ahead for a drive test, use a kiosk for renewals, and take commercial skills tests to Gardena.
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