DMV offices closed Fridays in December

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices will be closed on Fridays this month

The department has online services through its Web site (www.dmv.ca.gov), including payments for vehicle registration and driver license renewals via secure debit transactions, filing a notice of release of liability, change of address and appointment scheduling .

Customers may also call 800-921-1117. For registration and driver license renewals, customers must have their six-digit renewal identification number (RIN) that accompanies their renewal. Automated services are available at 800-777-0133.

Motorists who have a registration renewal date that falls on Dec. 11 or 18 will have penalties waived until the next business day.