Culver City DMV Appointment Guide (Washington Blvd & 405 Tips)

If you are heading to the Culver City DMV on Washington Blvd, bring your patience. Located right next to the 405 Freeway and Sepulveda Blvd, getting into the parking lot is half the battle.

This office serves a massive area including West LA, Venice, and Mar Vista. As a result, the lines are long and parking is tight.

However, locals know there is a better way. Whether it’s walking around the corner to the AAA branch on Sepulvedaor using the “Get in Line” feature to wait from your couch, this guide will show you how to survive the Culver City DMV without losing your whole day.

Culver City DMV Office Hours, Address & Phone Number

• Official Address: 11400 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
• Landmark: Located just west of the 405 Freeway underpass, near the corner of Sepulveda Blvd.
• Hours:
  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Opens Late!)
  • Sat/Sun: Closed

Critical Warning for Truckers (CDL): Do NOT schedule a Commercial Driving Test here. This office does not have a commercial testing lot. You must go to the Gardena Commercial Drive Test Center (14825 S Avalon Blvd).

Appointment Scheduling: Online Booking vs. “Get in Line” Queue

You have two options: Book for the future, or join the digital line for today.

Option A: The Future Appointment (Best for Real ID)

1. Visit the Scheduler: Go to the CA DMV Appointment Portal.
2. Select Service: Choose “Driver License/ID” or “Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test.”
3. Location: Select “Culver City.”
4. Timing: Slots here book out 2-3 weeks in advance.
   • Pro-Tip: If you need a sooner slot, check Santa Monica (2235 Colorado Ave), which is often less crowded.

How to Use the “Get in Line” Feature for Same-Day Service

1. Visit the Culver City Field Office page between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
2. Look for the “Get in Line” button.
3. How it works: You virtually “take a number.” The system texts you when to drive to the office.
4. Note: Because this office is high-volume, this feature is frequently turned off to manage crowds.

Culver City Online Written Test: How to Take the Exam at Home

Don’t spend your day taking a test on a crowded DMV computer.

• Online Exam: You can now take the Class C written test online at home (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm).
• The Process: Apply online, choose “Remote Test,” and use your webcam. Once you pass, you only visit the Culver City office to get your thumbprint and photo taken.

Skip the Line: AAA Culver City & DMV Now Kiosk Locations

For simple tasks like registration, do not come to this office. Use the neighbors instead.

1. AAA Culver City (Members Only) Located just 0.5 miles away from the DMV office!

• Address: 4512 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230.
• Services: Instant registration stickers, title transfers, and disabled placards.
• Wait Time: Usually under 10 minutes.

2. “DMV Now” Kiosks (Instant Stickers) You can print your registration tags instantly at these nearby machines:

• Inside the DMV: There is a yellow kiosk in the lobby (skip the main line).
• Ralphs (West Hollywood): 7257 W Sunset Blvd (Open late).
• Superior Grocers (La Brea): 3480 S La Brea Ave.

Parking & Directions: Navigating Washington Blvd & 405 Traffic

The location of this office creates a unique problem: Traffic.

• The 405 Factor: Because the office is right off the 405 ramps, traffic on Washington Blvd creates a bottleneck. Add 20 minutes to your GPS arrival time. If you are 15 minutes late, your appointment is cancelled.
• The Parking Lot: The lot is small and tight.
  • Strategy: Try to turn right into the lot from Washington Blvd. Making a left turn across traffic is nearly impossible during rush hour.
• Street Parking: There is metered parking on Washington Blvd, but read the signs carefully. Tow trucks patrol this area aggressively during rush hour (7am-9am and 4pm-7pm).

Frequently Asked Questions