08/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/25/2026 11:21
Contact: Office of Public Affairs
2415 First Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 657-6437 | [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2026
What you need to know: The Hawthorne Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office will reopen to the public on August 26. Most customers can save a trip to the office and do their DMV business online at dmv.ca.gov.
Sacramento - The California DMV today announced that the Hawthorne office at 3700 W. El Segundo Blvd. will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26.
The office closed on August 7 for painting and the installation of new flooring.
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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