Department of Motor Vehicles
location_on CA DMV office listing — Los Gatos, CA
Location Details
Address
600 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
Phone
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official CA DMV site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in California
Planning to take your written permit test at Department of Motor Vehicles? Here's what CA DMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: Touchscreen at DMV office; online at-home option (with webcam) available for many applicants.
Appointments: Appointment recommended for in-office visits; walk-ins accepted but wait times vary.
Bring: Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security Number, two proofs of California residency for REAL ID, and completed DL 44 application.
If you don't pass: 3 attempts per application (online test limited to 2 attempts before requiring in-office). Wait 7 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in California
California licenses are valid for 5 years and a standard renewal costs $46. Eligible if within 90 days before or 12 months after expiration, no address/personal description changes, not applying for a REAL ID for the first time, and not renewing a commercial license. Drivers 70+ must renew in person.
When to renew: Up to 90 days before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step CA renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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