---
service: "California Department of Motor Vehicles"
status: "down"
reports_last_hour: 4
reports_last_12_hours: 296
baseline_reports_per_hour: 2
checked_at: "2026-11-02T22:38:30.967Z"
url: "https://instatus.com/now/dmv.ca.gov"
website: "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/"
---

# Is California Department of Motor Vehicles down?

Yes, it's down. 4 reports in the last hour, 2× normal.

## California Department of Motor Vehicles outage FAQ

### Is California Department of Motor Vehicles down right now?

Yes, it's down. 4 reports in the last hour, 2× normal.

### Is California Department of Motor Vehicles down for everyone or just me?

It's not just you: 4 reports in the last hour from people having the same trouble.

### What problems are people reporting with California Department of Motor Vehicles?

In the last hour, most reports are about Forms & Applications (100%).

### When was the last California Department of Motor Vehicles outage?

Reports last spiked on Oct 5 and settled after about 6 hours.

### Does California Department of Motor Vehicles have a status page?

We couldn't find an official status page for California Department of Motor Vehicles, so this page relies on reports from people like you.

### What can I do if California Department of Motor Vehicles isn't working?

Check this page for updates, and wait a few minutes before trying again. Skip reinstalling: if it's an outage, the fix is on their side.

### How do I report a California Department of Motor Vehicles problem?

Hit “I have an issue too” at the top of this page and pick what's broken. Your report shows on the live chart within a minute, and you can leave a comment to tell others what you're seeing.

### How does Instatus Now know?

We count reports from people on this page and compare them with the usual level for California Department of Motor Vehicles, every minute.

### What is California Department of Motor Vehicles?

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is the state agency responsible for vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and identification cards.

[Visit website](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/)