If you are a resident of the city of Port Hueneme, in Ventura County, this article is of interest to you. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the opening of a new physical office in the city, which will operate under specific requirements. Located at 137 N. Ventura Road, the Oxnard Express office opened its doors on September 2nd, aiming to meet the needs of citizens in person.
This is an office with limited services, including original and replacement identification card processing, driver’s license replacements, written knowledge tests for driver’s licenses, duplicate vehicle titles, partial registration for commercial motor vehicles (PYR), or processing parking permits for people with disabilities. From the DMV, it is advised to first make use of digital services, as most procedures can be completed online, without the need to visit an office in person.
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the state agency responsible for issuing driver’s licenses, registering vehicles, issuing identification cards, regulating driving schools and dealerships, and administering financial safety laws in California. All the procedures they carry out are accessible from their website, but they also offer, as it could not be otherwise, in-person assistance at their offices. And it is precisely about the opening of a new office that one of their latest announcements dealt with. Where is this new establishment located?
New office
The new office of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is located in the city of Port Hueneme, in Ventura County, specifically at 137 N. Ventura Road. It opened its doors on September 2, 2025, and, compared to other offices, it has some differences. It will not offer services every day; instead, it will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Tuesdays from 9 am to 5 pm. This is a limited service office where original driver’s license applications cannot be processed and practical driving test exams will not be offered. The services available will be:
- Original and replacement identification cards.
- Replacement of driver’s license with changes (address/name).
- New knowledge tests for driver’s license (written exam).
- Updates/medical submissions for commercial driver’s licenses.
- Duplicate vehicle titles.
- Partial annual registration of commercial motor vehicles (PYR).
- Parking plates for people with disabilities.
Although the number of services offered by the office is considerable, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) advises that customers should first make use of the digital services they offer before visiting a physical office. According to the DMV, “The DMV recommends that customers use their online services and other service channels to conduct transactions, including renewing driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations”.
Process your driver’s license in California
It is possible to apply for, renew, replace, correct, or update a driver’s license or identification through the digital services offered by the DMV. Not only is it an easy and intuitive process, but it is also available in ten languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese) to further enhance the user experience. Take note:
- First. Create an account on the DMV platform, or log in if you already have one. For this, you will need an email address and a phone number.
- Second. They will ask you for your Social Security number, as well as your name, address, and date of birth.
- Third. Fill out the corresponding application, which will take you no more than 9 minutes. At the end of the process, you will receive a confirmation number via email.
- Fourth. After completing the online procedure, you will need to attend in person to an office to complete the process with an employee of the Department, and to sign the form in their presence.