The DMV Investigations Division protects the programs and interests of the department and public through active fraud/counterfeit detection, investigation, audit and enforcement services. The Investigations Division diligently enforces laws, rules, and regulations that apply tonew and used vehicle dealers, brokers, dismantlers, registrations services, vehicle verifiers, misuse of Disabled Person Parking Placard/Plates, driving schools or traffic violator schools, and other vehicle-related businesses.
If you suspect or have witnessed any DMV violations or unlawful activities, you may file a complaint with the Investigations Division.
Investigations Office Locations
The following is a list of DMV Investigation office locations.
These offices DO NOT provide basic driver licensing or vehicle registration services; please visit our field office finder if you need these services.
Days and hours open:Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (661) 836-2291.
Fax: (661) 836-0632
Days and hours open:Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (415) 330-6469.
Fax: (415) 330-9845
Phone: (562) 865-0018
Fax: (562) 402-5727
Days and hours open:Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (619) 426-8070.
Fax: (619) 426-3479
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (626) 927-1082.
Fax: (626) 927-1098
Days and hours open:Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (559) 488-4024.
Fax: (559) 488-4000
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (213) 744-7591.
Fax: (213) 744-7594
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (408) 942-2952.
Fax: (408) 942-2942
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (619) 491-3065.
Fax: (619) 767-2274
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (714) 703-2532.
Fax: (714) 703-4139
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (951) 697-6779.
Fax: (951) 697-6786
Office of Internal Affairs (Employee Fraud)
Phone: (951) 653-5357
Fax: (951) 656-8819
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (916) 630-5614.
Fax: (916) 630-5620
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (916) 229-0167.
Fax: (916) 229-0185
Office of Internal Affairs (Employee Fraud): (916) 657-7742 or fax (916) 657-8443
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (858) 627-3951.
Fax: (858) 627-3957
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (209) 473-6964.
Fax: (209) 473-6955
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (707) 648-4511.
Fax: (707) 648-5399
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (818) 376-4287.
Fax: (818) 376-4298
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (805) 654-4711.
Fax: (805) 654-1680
Days and hours open: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
For information, directions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss criminal complaints, complaints against car dealers, victims of identity theft, or other consumer protection issues involving the purchase of a vehicle or identity theft, call (626) 960-3002.
Fax: (626) 856-1042
Office of Internal Affairs (Employee Fraud): (626) 851-0173 or fax (626) 851-0763
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