Bakersfield Southwest, CA DMV Office

(800) 777-0133


7000 Schirra Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313

  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • Monday: CLOSED
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: CLOSED

Services Provided:

Licensing Services, Plates, Permits, & Placards, Records, Registration, Replace Lost/Stolen/Damaged, Request miscellaneous original documents, Self Service Terminals, Testing, Title Transfers


Reviews

Bobby Simpson
Mar, 12 2024
★★★☆☆
I didn't manage to complete my visit. But I do have a 60 day temporary license and the opportunity to return for a written printed paper test.
Nancy Rosengren
Jul, 10 2023
★★★★☆
Waiting in line for 20 minutes, even though I had an appointment was a bit frustrating. BUT once checked in, the process went smoothly. Felicity, Karen, and Destiny were very kind. Security officer Rose very helpful and patient.
naight welton
Jul, 05 2023
★★★★★
I have to say it, not my favorite place. Today was a good day though. I was helped in an extraordinary fashion. Everyone today was going above and beyond what they needed to do. It hasn't always been that way. To the beautiful people who helped me, thank you.
Bryce Smith
Jun, 28 2023
★★★★★
I did my out of state registration here as a military member, waited all of 2 minutes during "peak" hours on a Friday, and was out the door in 30 minutes. Super friendly staff, much better than I am used to!
lloyd johnson
Jun, 04 2023
★★★★★
Building clean inside and out. Security staff friendly and professional. We had an appointment and was served with a 10 wait staff was very knowledgeable, professional and patient, thank you
Kim E.
Feb, 02 2023
★★★★★
I had an appointment today at 2:30 pm to renew my driver's license and add a Real ID. Based on past experience and reputation, I was NOT looking forward to it! However, I was very pleasantly surprised! I was in and out in under 10 minutes. And Taya, at window 9 was professional and concise. It could not have gone better!
Samantha M.
Jun, 14 2022
★★★★☆
The Department of Motor Vehicles as an entity has a well established reputation as a Dantean hellscape, but the wonderful people who work at this location make enduring the tortures of bureaucracy a pleasant experience. Seriously, these are the sweetest people! However, the process of directing people could be streamlined to be less reminiscent of cattle herding.
Sarah A.
May, 27 2021
★★★★★
Excellent service & friendly staff. Waited in line outside for about 10 minutes to be screened with COVID questions & temperature check. Waited inside for less than 10 minutes. Clerk helped us register our car from out of state. She did a car inspection & completed necessary paper work. We were given new plates & paid fees. Super easy. I will visit this location for my DMV needs.
Gloria R.
Jun, 10 2019
★★★☆☆
The DMV is always overwhelming. But this location is not as bad if you make an appointment or go right when they open. I have noticed that when I visit the SW location it is way more busy than this location. The seating is limited but I feel like the wait time is much shorter than the SW location.
Kathryn N.
May, 24 2019
★★★★★
I had a 9am appointment at DMV SHAFTER for a Real ID. I had all of the required paperwork done and completed an online form to get a code. I was in before 9am and was done in 18 minutes. I was elated. Kudos to the SHAFTER DMV!