Palm Desert DMV Office to Close Temporarily

Contact: Office of Public Affairs
2415 First Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 657-6437 | [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2026

What you need to know: The Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) Palm Desert office will close temporarily on September 18 at 5 p.m. However, most customers do not have to visit an office and can do their DMV business online at dmv.ca.gov.

Sacramento - The California DMV today announced that the Palm Desert office at 74-740 Technology Drive will close temporarily for interior painting beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18. The office is scheduled to reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 28.

Until the painting is complete, customers can visit the following area offices:

• Indio: 44480 Jackson St. (11 miles from the Palm Desert office)
• Palm Springs: 950 N. Farrell Drive (13 miles from the Palm Desert office)
• Hemet: 1200 S. State St. (56 miles from the Palm Desert office)
• Twentynine Palms: 3668 Adobe Road, Suite G-J (64 miles from the Palm Desert office). This office is only open on Tuesday and Thursday.

Before Going to a DMV Office - Try Online First

Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit. The DMV encourages customers to use its online services and other service channels to complete transactions, such as eligible driver's license and vehicle registration renewals. Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn about options to complete DMV tasks.

Go Paperless - To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver's license renewal notices, sign in or create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov to opt in.

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