The Winnetka DMV at 20725 Sherman Way is a full-service field office for licenses, ID cards, REAL ID, knowledge tests, titles, registration and VIN verifications, with a self-service kiosk. Unlike Van Nuys and Arleta, it gives all three kinds of drive tests, Class C behind-the-wheel, motorcycle and commercial (CDL), and it’s the nearest DMV for most of the West Valley. It’s open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays).
Winnetka DMV Hours, Address and Contact Details
| Detail | Winnetka DMV |
|---|---|
| Address | 20725 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306 (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 Van Nuys, Arleta, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks |
| Appointments | Optional for office visits; required for every drive test |
| 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; Winnetka 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) |
Field Office or Industry Business Center? Same Address, Different Customers
The DMV lists two locations at 20725 Sherman Way: the Winnetka field office and the Winnetka Industry Business Center, which serves dealers, registration services and other vehicle-industry customers. For a license, a test or your own vehicle, pick the field office when you book or check wait times. Winnetka is in the city of Los Angeles, and our Los Angeles DMV offices page compares all seven offices in the city.
Is Winnetka the Closest DMV for You?
Straight-line distances to the nearest office that handles licenses:
- Winnetka is closest for Canoga Park (about 1 mile), Woodland Hills (about 2.5), Reseda and Tarzana (about 3), Northridge and West Hills (about 3.5), Chatsworth (about 4), Calabasas (about 4.5) and Hidden Hills (about 5).
- Winnetka, by a little: Granada Hills (about 5.5 miles; Van Nuys about 6) and Porter Ranch (about 6; Newhall about 7).
- Thousand Oaks is closer for Agoura Hills, at about 6 miles.
Drive Tests at Winnetka
Every drive test here is by appointment. For a Class C test, bring your permit, a licensed driver who is at least 18 (25 if you’re a minor) and an insured, registered vehicle that passes the examiner’s safety check; our California DMV appointment guide lists the vehicle checks and retest rules. Motorcycle riders under 21 need the California Motorcyclist Safety Program course and six months with a permit.
Winnetka is also on the DMV’s list of CDL test sites and isn’t one of the three it excludes from the modernized skills test. Book online or at 1-800-777-0133, and check the DMV’s CDL page first: hold your commercial learner’s permit at least 14 days, finish any required entry-level training before the test date, and bring the vehicle for your class, a CDL holder with the right class to ride with you and a tire gauge. You get three tries, and each retest costs $46.
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. For vehicle paperwork, see our guide to registering a car in California; use tax in the city of Los Angeles is 10.25% as of October 2026. Registration renewals and records go to the kiosk or the DMV website, and grocery store kiosks nearby include the Vons at 19333 Victory Blvd. in Reseda (6:00 a.m.–midnight daily) and the Ralphs at 22915 Victory Blvd. in West Hills (5:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. daily). 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 Winnetka
- Van Nuys, 14920 Vanowen St., about 7 miles east: licenses, car tests and vehicle work, kiosk and mobile license help
- Arleta, 14400 Van Nuys Blvd., about 8.5 miles east-northeast: vehicle work and motorcycle and CDL tests, no licensing
- Simi Valley, 3855-D Alamo St., about 10 miles northwest: mobile license help
- Newhall, 24427 Newhall Ave., about 12.5 miles north: full service, no kiosk
- Thousand Oaks, 1810 E. Avenida de los Arboles, about 15 miles west: mobile license help
Our California DMV offices list covers the rest of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pick the field office. The Winnetka Industry Business Center at the same address serves dealers and other vehicle-industry customers, while licenses, tests and personal vehicle paperwork are handled by the field office.
The closest one is the Winnetka DMV at 20725 Sherman Way, about a mile from central Canoga Park. It’s a full-service office with a kiosk and all three kinds of drive tests.
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
Winnetka is the West Valley’s full-service DMV, and unlike Van Nuys and Arleta, it gives car, motorcycle and CDL tests. Pick the field office rather than the IBC when you book, check the live wait before you go, bring a tire gauge to a CDL test, and use a kiosk for renewals and records.
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