I'm from out of town, I headed there early because I thought that would help, Early bird tip, as…read moreyou face the door to DMV appointments are on the right and non appointments are on the left before they open the doors. When the doors open and the mad rush starts, you have to stand in line first to figure which line you will be standing in next, the super nice gal asked me for my 6 digit code, what code? You are supposed to go onto the DMV web site before you go and create an account and then let DMV know why you're coming.I did not the 6 digit code so my next line to stand in was the line with all the other folks who did not have a 6 digit code. After I got my 6 digit code I got back in line, this is my 3rd line , so I could let the gal at the first line I was in know that I had a 6 digit code now, fantastic! She said, now go sit until your number is called, about 30 minutes later my number was called and the gal at the window helping me with my class A drivers license was amazing, funny thing, I needed a new picture so off to line 4 I went. Line 4 was short and the gal was equally as nice as the others , after my picture I waved good by to everyone and wished them a wonderful day . The parking lot was full when I was leaving and the line was out the door , go early my friends , it's a lot less stress , highly recommend

I had an appointment which was fine... I was given a piece of paper once I got up to the window…read more It took me 30 seconds to fill out that paperwork. However, they made me go sit down, and I had to wait an additional 15 minutes for them to recall my number. the person in charge of the number monitoring, forgot to forward my number to the correct person . SMH.

The horror stories are abundant when you hear about trips to the DMV. But this one is different. I…read moremade an online appointment and was able to check in by phone 10 minutes before my scheduled time. I was given a number that doesn't appear on the countdown board and the next window open at my appointment time. It was so smooth, and the lady helping me was great. She was confused at the document I brought in from the California DMV but figured it out and I was able to walk out with new Registration tags in hand. If you're really lucky, you'll get assistance from Val when you walk in. Extremely helpful with a positive attitude and a smile. Super knowledgeable!

Out of all the DMVs I have been to, this is my favorite one so far. Appointments are easy to make,…read moresometime you can get appointment the day before. Even if you don't have an appointment, the line doesn't take a lifetime unlike some big locations. I have been here more than I wanted to, but it's mostly on me. This is just for applying for CA driver license for the first time and registering out of state car. Let's go with the easier one first, registering out of state cars. The biggest surprise and difference I have encountered here compares to TX is there's no paid vehicle inspection required prior to come here. You just bring your car, get in line (under the cover in front of the entrance door), wait for a DMV inspector to come out and inspect your car. If you're nice and have everything ready to go, it can take just 5-10mins. Once the inspection is done, you take the form that's signed by the inspector, along with your application inside (if you have an appointment) or get in line outside if you don't have an appointment. Make sure you have your current car registration from whichever state you're from. Then just paid the fee and on your way with your new license plate. However, compares to TX, I believe it's hundreds of dollars more depends on how old your car is, versus just about $70. So if that's really true, we'll probably just take a road trip back to TX border and renew our registration this year lol. Moving on to driver license. If you just need a CA driver license as a first timer from out of state, without anything extra like changing your name, then it's pretty painless. You need to go on the CA DMV official website, create an account, sign up for the written test, choose to take the test either in person or proctor. Once you've passed the test, make sure your current driver license is still valid, have 2 forms of proof of residency, take the vision test at the DMV, have your picture taken, and that should be it. I kept reading "horror" stories about how difficult CA driver license written test is, but it took me less than 15mins to complete and pass the 1st try. Just make sure you scan over the driving book to know some of the material first. Now, if you need to change your name like me, don't show up with expired driver license and expired passport, cuz none of that would fly. In order to change your name on the driver license, you need to have a valid passport with your new name first, THEN, your social security ALSO has to have your new name on it before the CA DMV would approve your new CA driver license. Well, live and learn right? Overall, going from having to wait weeks or months for an appointment in TX, to being able to be seen the same day with barely any wait, I really can't complain much!

I came to this DMV to renew my driver's license. The staff were incredibly warm and friendly, and…read morethe whole process went very smoothly. I'm extremely satisfied with the service I received

The Lompoc DMV is great. It is very spacious, bright and airy. The employees there are very…read morefriendly and welcoming. They answer any questions you have in our willing to take the time to go over whatever it is that you are there for. My suggestion for you is to go online and make an appointment and fill out any paperwork you need to online. It will get you in and out so much faster. I do not live in Lompoc, but this is definitely my go to DMV.

Awesome staff. 2 hot meals. Tablets to Learn and earn. Overall awesome however I don't recommend…read moreanyone to go to jail!

My son is there right now. He just recently, a week ago, went to the hospital because he passed…read moreout. At the hospital, they discovered he had blood clots in both lungs and both feet. He stayed there for a week for treatment of his blood clots. They sent him home with 3 months of blood clot medication. Five days later he had to surrender himself to jail time he owed at SLO County Jail. He came with the meds they prescribed him from the hospital, but on his 3rd day there, they finally only gave him his blood clod prescription! He said his feet are very swollen! He's also on anti depression and anxiety medication. So much for Mental Health at SLO County Jail!!! I'm worried because I lost my Mom to blood clots 5 years ago! Scary Almost a week there and they haven't given him his prescribed anti depressant pills. But they finally gave him the blood clot pills only because I called them and warned them!!!..so they gave it to him because they don't want to be in trouble if he dies. Nice of them

Starting at 12 noon, couldn't get here any earlier. Replacing my card, damn B***H stole my purse…read more Have to replace everything!!! Will give update how long this will take. BUSY for Monday 9/19/22. In and out 45 minutes!!! Yahoos

This DMV is beyond slow even with an appointment ( get ready for a one hour minimum to wait)! They…read morehave the rudest people working ( if you can call it that) there. I watched the counter person being so rude to an elderly lady who didn't have a computer to do a pre check and she was rudely told to use the kiosk! No one even helped her to understand what to do! The same woman at the counter was extremely rude to two Spanish speaker ( she herself was Hispanic), she just kept repeating what she was saying in English. It seems to me if the state of California gives these licenses to Spanish speakers they need to provide a translator to help with this issue. They have signs posted about harassing the people who work there and what criminal offense it is... I can see why it's posted! It's really worth the drive to go to SLO's DMV. They are much quicker and don't have an attitude that you shouldn't be there!

Security Guard is non approachable and rude!!! Needs to learn customer service skills! This is the…read morefirst time for some people and people have different levels of education of understanding. Slow down and appreciate your job! Be more helpful!!!

It's hard to understand why the security guard behind the desk would find a need to be so rude. I'm…read morenot sure what he thinks he is accomplishing by his attitude, but it does not reflect well at all upon this office. Ironic, how much nicer the people at DMV are, when that's the public organization that we seem to love to hate. By the way, would it hurt so bad to have some spare envelopes for those of us who forgot to bring one and want to put something in the dropbox?

I have to admit that i began the process of renewing my Driver's License in Glendale which is/was a…read moretrial by fire and mortar. I mean i went in w/o an appointment and wham bang was accosted by a huge group of people seeking succor from the cali DMV! HA! I went through almost the entire process including taking a photo which made me look like Rock Hudson when it was published that he had AIDS! ( i swear. i look gaunt and ready to meet my maker!) Unfortunately i failed the test and decided to hightail out of the place. I spent over a week in SB for holidays and family illness issues and so i came here on the 27th to take my test over. First of all everyone working here were still on the high of Christmas and treated us all few applicants like long lost family members. It scared me initially and then i got into it. I did ask if i could take my photo over and the nice lady replied: $35 to redo. Ok for that. I mean for 35 bucks i could have a few drinks sitting at the Tee Off bar, right? In any event i passed the test easily, missed 2 and received graciously, my 2024 renewal. The peeps that work here are the best: full of smiles and helpful and caring. Why can't all of the DMZ offices follow that trend? And why can't it be Christmas the whole year 'round? Cheers!

All in all everything was fantastic got there at 7:45 I was out of there by 8:15 the lady window…read morenumber three was fantastic a lot of patience and very friendly wherever I am in California from here on that's where I'm going to go Santa Barbara DMV top drawer for sure

Spectacular view of the Space-X Falcon 9 Launch on 16 June 2025, from Vandenburg Space Force Base…read morein California. On of the wonders of our world!!

Founded in 1941 as an Army training center, it became Vandenberg Air Force Base in 1949,…read moretransitioning to its current name in 2021. Space launches and missile testing is its current assignment. The Pacific Coast Highway passes right through the land belonging the base, passing right by its entrance. We had seen parts of it while taking Amtrak up to Seattle from Los Angeles, and this time wanted to see what the drive would be like. It's mostly 4 lane divided highway north of the base, with it changing to a 2 lane hilly road south of Lompoc. There is hardly any traffic on the road and couldn't imagine there would be cops catching speeders. But later read that the highway's safety is indeed the responsibility of the CHP.

Awesome DMV! Driving back from LA to Sacramento, we decided…read moreto stop by this dmv location to get our RealIDs. We were in and out in 10 minutes - for two IDs. Super-friendly and very efficient staff.

Everything. Please get the staff some training. We have to travel 2 hours round trip to do DMV…read moretransactions. Yesterday we were told to do our registration on line yet you can't deal with a PNO on a vehicle on-line. The clerk wouldn't let us explain anything.