California Department of Motor Vehicles
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Based in Sacramento, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is a state government agency that administers driver licensing and vehicle registration. It aims to be a recognized leader in public service by delivering dependable licensing and motor-vehicle services to the public. The department's primary responsibilities include managing driver licenses and vehicle registrations for the state. Its customer base consists of California residents who own vehicles or require driving privileges. California has about 33 million registered vehicles and 23 million licensed drivers, underscoring the DMV's scale and public-safety role. As part of the government administration sector, the DMV operates as a large state agency based in Sacramento.