The Rancho Cucamonga DMV at 8629 Hellman Ave. 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 most of Rancho Cucamonga and for Upland, Ontario and San Antonio Heights, and it’s open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays).
Rancho Cucamonga DMV Hours, Address and Contact Details
| Detail | Rancho Cucamonga DMV |
|---|---|
| Address | 8629 Hellman Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (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 Pomona, Fontana, Norco and San Bernardino |
| 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; Rancho Cucamonga is on the DMV’s list of offices that help in person, and it’s the closest one for Fontana, Victorville and Barstow |
| 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 Rancho Cucamonga the Closest DMV to You?
Straight-line distances from City Hall or the center of each community:
- Rancho Cucamonga is closest for central Rancho Cucamonga (about 1.5 miles from City Hall), Upland (about 2.5 from City Hall), Ontario (about 3.5 from City Hall) and San Antonio Heights (about 5).
- Another office is closer for Etiwanda in east Rancho Cucamonga (Fontana, about 3 miles, with Rancho Cucamonga at 5) and for Montclair and Chino (Pomona, about 4 each, with Rancho Cucamonga at 5 and 7.5).
What Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga, Upland and unincorporated areas such as San Antonio Heights, 8.75% in Ontario and Chino and 9.0% in Montclair. 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 Ralphs at 7243 Haven Ave. (6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.) and Superior Grocers at 815 W. Holt Blvd. in Ontario (6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.).
- Elsewhere: commercial skills tests at the Fontana commercial drive test center, about 8.5 miles east-southeast, 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 Rancho Cucamonga
- Fontana, 8026 Hemlock Ave., about 7 miles east: full service, with a kiosk
- Pomona, 1600 S. Garey Ave., about 9.5 miles west-southwest: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- Norco, 3201 Horseless Carriage Drive, about 12 miles south: full service, kiosk and mobile license help
- San Bernardino, 1310 N. Waterman Ave., about 18.5 miles east: full service, with a kiosk
Our Fontana DMV offices page compares Fontana’s field office and test center, and our California DMV offices list covers the rest of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Neither city has its own DMV office. The Rancho Cucamonga DMV is the closest for both, about 2.5 miles from Upland City Hall and 3.5 from Ontario’s, with Pomona next at about 7 and 6. Ontario has a grocery store DMV kiosk at the Superior Grocers on West Holt Boulevard.
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
Rancho Cucamonga is the full-service DMV for Rancho Cucamonga, Upland and Ontario, with a kiosk, motorcycle tests and in-person mobile license help. Check its live wait against Pomona’s and Fontana’s before you go, book ahead for a drive test, use a kiosk for renewals, and take commercial skills tests to Fontana.
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