On April 14, staff at the DMV Oakland Coliseum office reported a leaking water pipe in the ceiling that caused flooding in the facility. Upon investigation, DMV management discovered significant vandalism, including the theft of wiring, which rendered the HVAC system and parking lot lighting inoperable. The incident has been reported to law enforcement.
Out of concern for the health and safety of team members and customers, the DMV has temporarily closed the Oakland Coliseum office to the public and apologizes for the inconvenience. The office is expected to remain closed for approximately four to five months, but the department is working as quickly as possible to restore services at that location.
In the meantime, customers with scheduled drive tests have been redirected to the DMV office at 5300 Claremont Avenue in Oakland. For all other DMV appointments and transactions, individuals are encouraged to visit the Claremont office or the Hayward location at 150 Jackson Street.
The DMV also urges customers to utilize its online services and authorized service partners for tasks such as:
- Driver’s license and ID renewals
- Vehicle registration renewals
- Address changes
- Requesting replacement licenses
- Ordering special interest or personalized plates
- Viewing driver records
Nearby DMV Resources
DMV Field Offices
Oakland DMV
5300 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Hayward DMV
150 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544
DMV Kiosk Locations
Pak ‘N Save – Emeryville
3889 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Hayward DMV
150 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544
Safeway – Alameda
2227 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501
Safeway – El Cerrito
11450 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Pak ‘N Save – San Leandro
555 Floresta Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578
Safeway – Hayward
22280 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
You can find a full list of services and nearby DMV kiosks using the Service Advisor tool at www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/locations/.
My office is in active communication with the Department of Motor Vehicles to advocate on behalf of residents with appointments with the Coliseum DMV, and all Oaklanders affected by this unexpected decrease in service. We will share any updates as soon as they become available.
In the meantime, we welcome AD-18 residents experiencing DMV-related issues or concerns to reach out to our office for support by clicking here or calling (510) 286-1670. We’re here to help ensure your needs are addressed during this service disruption.
Yours in Service,
Mia Bonta
Assemblymember, 18th District