Investigations Offices

If you suspect or have witnessed any DMV violations or unlawful activities, you may file a complaint with the Investigations Division.

Investigations Office Locations

The following is a list of DMV Investigation office locations.

These offices DO NOT provide basic driver licensing or vehicle registration services; please visit our field office finder if you need these services.

Bakersfield plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (661) 214-4017.

Fax: (661) 836-0632

Brisbane plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (650) 585-8937.

Fax: (408) 942-2943

Cerritos plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (562) 250-3063.

Fax: (562) 402-5727

Chula Vista plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (619) 791-1127.

Fax: (619) 426-3479

El Monte plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (626) 275-6345.

Fax: (626) 927-1098

Fresno plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (559) 238-1022.

Fax: (559) 488-4000

Los Angeles plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (213) 463-8891.

Fax: (213) 744-7594

Milpitas plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (408) 503-3247.

Fax: (408) 942-2942

Mission Valley plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (858) 310-1155.

Fax: (619) 767-2274

Orange plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (714) 203-3296.

Fax: (714) 703-4139

Riverside / Inland plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (951) 612-0348.

Fax: (951) 697-6786

Office of Internal Affairs (Employee Fraud)
Phone: (951) 612-0383
Fax: (951) 656-8819

Rocklin plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (279) 237-1010.

Fax: (916) 630-5620

Sacramento plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (916) 229-0167.

Fax: (916) 229-0185

Office of Internal Affairs (Employee Fraud): (916) 657-7742 or fax (916) 657-8443

San Diego plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (858) 201-2060.

Fax: (858) 627-3957

Stockton plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (209) 254-6687.

Fax: (209) 473-6955

Vallejo plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (707) 406-3575.

Fax: (707) 648-5399

Van Nuys plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (818) 264-2135.

Fax: (818) 376-4298

Ventura plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (805) 221-4025.

Fax: (805) 654-1680

West Covina plus minus

Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (626) 275-6344.

Fax: (626) 856-1042

Office of Internal Affairs (Employee Fraud): (626) 275-6346 or fax (626) 851-0763

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