The Fullerton DMV at 909 W. Valencia Drive 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 Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, Placentia, Brea, La Habra and Yorba Linda, and it’s open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays).
Fullerton DMV Hours, Address and Contact Details
| Detail | Fullerton DMV |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92832 (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 Westminster, Whittier, Santa Ana and Bellflower |
| 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; Fullerton 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 Fullerton the Closest DMV to You?
Straight-line distances from the center of each nearby city:
- Fullerton is closest for Fullerton itself (under a mile from City Hall), Anaheim (about 2.5 from City Hall), Buena Park (about 3.5), Placentia and Brea (about 4 each), La Habra (about 4.5) and Yorba Linda (about 7.5).
- Another office is closer for Stanton, Garden Grove and Cypress (Westminster, about 2.5 to 4.5 miles), Orange, Villa Park and Anaheim Hills (Santa Ana, about 3 to 9), La Mirada (Whittier, about 3) and La Palma (Bellflower, about 5, with Fullerton at 6.5).
What Fullerton 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 owes use tax at the rate for the address where you register it: as of October 2026, 7.75% in Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea and Yorba Linda, and 8.75% in Buena Park, Placentia and La Habra. Our guide to registering a car in California lists the documents and fees.
- Skip the line at a kiosk: registration renewals and driver and vehicle records can be done at the office’s self-serve kiosk, online, or at grocery store kiosks open every day, including Albertsons at 2291 W. Malvern Ave. (5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.), Ralphs at 305 W. Imperial Hwy. in Brea (6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.) and Ralphs at 915 S. Brookhurst St. in Anaheim (6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.).
- Elsewhere: commercial skills tests at the Gardena commercial drive test center, about 19 miles west and the closest CDL test site, though you can apply for the permit and take the commercial knowledge tests here, 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 Fullerton
- Westminster, 13700 Hoover St., about 8 miles south-southwest: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- Whittier, 9338 S. Painter Ave., about 8.5 miles northwest: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- Santa Ana, 1330 E. First St., about 10 miles south-southeast: licensing, car tests and vehicle work, with a kiosk and mobile license help, but no motorcycle tests
- Bellflower, 9520 Artesia Blvd., about 11 miles west: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
The DMV’s page also lists the Placentia Industry Business Center nearby, but it serves dealers and other vehicle-industry customers, not the public. Our California DMV offices list covers the rest of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim has no DMV field office. The Fullerton DMV is the closest to Anaheim City Hall, about 2.5 miles away, while Anaheim Hills is closer to the Santa Ana office, about 9 miles away, with Fullerton at 11.
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
Fullerton is the full-service DMV for north Orange County, from Anaheim and Buena Park to Brea, La Habra and Yorba Linda, with a kiosk and mobile license help. Check its live wait against Westminster’s or Whittier’s 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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