2740 Department of Motor Vehicles
Program Descriptions

11 - VEHICLE/VESSEL IDENTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE

The objective of this program is to establish identification and ownership of vehicles and vessels of California residents, assure compliance with various related laws, collect revenue for various state and local government programs, and provide information from vehicle and vessel records to state and local agencies.

22 - DRIVER LICENSING AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

The objective of this program is to evaluate the eligibility and ability of applicants for original and renewal driver licenses, to issue driver licenses and/or identification cards to those who meet specific criteria, and to provide information from driver license and identification card records to state and local law enforcement agencies.

25 - DRIVER SAFETY

The objective of the Driver Safety program is to enhance safety for the motoring public by monitoring, suspending, and revoking the driving privilege of unsafe licensed drivers operating on public roadways.

32 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

The objective of this program is to enhance consumer protection by licensing and regulating principal segments of motor vehicle-related businesses that provide services related to the sale and use of vehicles in California and enforce laws within the Department's jurisdiction by means of criminal and administrative investigations.

35 - NEW MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD

The primary objectives of this Board are to enhance relations between the dealers and manufacturers throughout the state by resolving disputes in the new motor vehicle industry in an efficient, fair and cost-effective manner and to assist consumers in mediating disputes with dealers and manufacturers.

41 - ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Program provides services to support programmatic responsibilities of the department including executive, administrative, legal, legislative, policy, and information support. Support services include accounting, budgeting, facility maintenance and operations, human resources, mail operations, printing services, procurement and contracting, training, and labor relations.