Online Press Kit
Media Resources
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Contact the Communication Team
- Main Office of Communications Phone Number: (916) 657-6437 (media inquiries only)
- Email: DMVmediarelations@dmv.ca.gov
Top 10 DMV Facts (As of 1/1/2008)
1. Licensed Drivers: 23,629,860
2. Licensed Teen Drivers: 946,393 (16-19 year olds)
3. Registered Vehicles: 33,539,486
4. Registered Motorcycles: 772,524
5. Special Interest Plates: 818,597
6. Registered Off Highway Vehicles: 1,056,745
7. Disabled placards: 4,652,723
8. Registered hybrid vehicles: 218,040
9. Licensed Auto Dealers in California:
- Used vehicle dealers: 8,470
- New vehicle dealers: 1,722
10. 2008 Online transactions:
Year-end totals through Dec. 31, 2008
- Online Vehicle Registrations: 5,577,328
- Online Driver License Renewals: 641,337
- Online Change of Address filings: 742,021
2007 Online transactions:
- Online Vehicle Registrations: 4,857,251
- Online Driver License Renewals: 486,532
- Online Change of Address filings: 554,244
