LOS BANOS, CA (October 29, 2025) — According to a press release from the DMV, The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that the Los Banos field office, located at 814 West L Street, will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, following a temporary closure earlier this month for mold remediation. The office will resume limited hours of operation, opening to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Los Banos DMV office originally closed on October 2 after mold was detected in the facility, prompting remediation work to ensure a safe environment for employees and customers. During the closure, residents were directed to nearby DMV offices in Merced, Turlock, and Gilroy for in-person services. The department says the reopening will restore local access for residents who prefer or require in-office visits.
Officials are encouraging customers to use online resources whenever possible. Many DMV transactions, including driver’s license renewals, vehicle registration updates, and address changes, can be completed at dmv.ca.gov without visiting an office. The department also offers a Service Advisor tool to help residents determine whether their task can be completed online or requires an appointment.
Customers can further streamline their experience by creating a secure online account and opting for paperless notices for vehicle registration and driver’s license renewals. DMV officials emphasize that these digital services not only save time but also help reduce office traffic, allowing staff to better assist those who must appear in person.
For more information about DMV services or to find out which tasks can be done online, visit dmv.ca.gov.
The full press release is available below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2025
Los Banos DMV Office Reopens October 30
What you need to know: The Los Banos office will reopen to the public on Thursday, October 30. Most customers can save a trip to the office and do their DMV business online at dmv.ca.gov. Sacramento — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that the Los Banos office at 814 West L St. will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 30. The office is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office closed on October 2 for mold remediation. 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 ###
