The Hollywood DMV at 803 Cole Ave. is a licensing and testing office. It handles driver’s licenses, ID cards, REAL ID, knowledge tests and behind-the-wheel and motorcycle tests, and it’s on the DMV’s list of offices that help with mobile driver’s licenses in person, but it doesn’t handle titles, registration or other vehicle work; the West Hollywood office, about a mile west, does. Hollywood is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays).
Hollywood DMV Hours, Address and Contact Details
| Detail | Hollywood DMV |
|---|---|
| Address | 803 Cole Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 (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 Glendale, Los Angeles, Lincoln Park and West Hollywood |
| 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 | None here; the West Hollywood office and the Ralphs at 7257 W. Sunset Blvd. (5:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. daily) have one |
| 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) |
Hollywood or West Hollywood? Which Office Handles What
The two offices are about a mile apart and split the work, so check this before you go:
| Task | Hollywood, 803 Cole Ave. | West Hollywood, 936 N. Formosa Ave. |
|---|---|---|
| Driver’s license, ID card or REAL ID | Yes | No |
| Knowledge and behind-the-wheel tests | Yes | No |
| Motorcycle drive test | Yes | Yes |
| Titles, registration, VIN verifications and plates | No | Yes |
| Self-service kiosk | No | Yes |
| Help with a mobile driver’s license | Yes | No |
For both kinds of work in one stop, use a full-service office such as Hope Street or Glendale. Hollywood is in the city of Los Angeles, and our Los Angeles DMV offices page compares all seven offices in the city.
Is Hollywood the Closest Office for Your License?
- Hollywood is closest among offices that handle licenses for Hancock Park (about 1 mile), East Hollywood, the Fairfax district, Mid-Wilshire and the Hollywood Hills (about 2 miles each), Koreatown (about 2.5), Los Feliz (about 3) and Silver Lake (about 3.5).
- Another office is closer for Echo Park (Lincoln Park, about 3.5 miles) and Westlake (Hope Street, about 2.5).
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. License renewals happen here only if your notice says to come in, and replacement licenses and records are online. Vehicle work goes to West Hollywood or a full-service office (see our guide to registering a car in California), and commercial skills tests are given at Arleta or the Gardena commercial drive test center. 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 Hollywood
- Los Angeles, 3615 S. Hope St., about 5.5 miles south-southeast: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- Glendale, 1335 W. Glenoaks Blvd., about 6 miles north-northeast: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- Lincoln Park, 3529 N. Mission Road, about 7.5 miles east: full service, with a kiosk
- Culver City, 11400 W. Washington Blvd., about 7.5 miles southwest: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
The DMV’s page still lists the Inglewood office nearby, but it has been closed since Feb. 11, 2025. Our California DMV offices list covers the rest of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Hollywood doesn’t handle titles, registration or VIN verifications. Go to the West Hollywood office at 936 N. Formosa Ave., about a mile west, or a full-service office, and renew registration online or at a DMV kiosk.
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
Come to Hollywood for a license, REAL ID, a knowledge or drive test, or help with a mobile driver’s license, and take anything involving a vehicle to West Hollywood or a full-service office. Check the live wait before you go and book ahead for a drive test.
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