DMVNow kiosks
are self-service, touchscreen terminals deployed by motor vehicle departments in the United States to give drivers a faster, more convenient way to complete routine vehicle and driver transactions without waiting in line at a traditional DMV office. Often branded as “DMV Now” kiosks — especially in California and Nevada — these systems are designed to bring core DMV services directly to the public in both DMV locations and offsite partner venues like grocery stores and retail establishments.
At their simplest, DMVNow kiosks function much like an ATM or self-checkout terminal. They use interactive touchscreens to guide users through various steps of a transaction, accept payment by credit or debit card (and in some state programs cash as well), and then print important documents or decals on the spot. In states like California, kiosks can renew vehicle registration, issue replacement stickers, replace registration cards, and provide driver or vehicle records. In Nevada, DMVNow kiosks also dispense registration decals and offer duplicate registrations, driver history printouts, and some reinstatement services, with results available immediately without an agent.
These kiosks are increasingly being installed in non-DMV settings — such as supermarkets, grocery stores, and AAA branch offices — to make motor vehicle services more accessible beyond traditional DMV locations. For example, many kiosks in California are located inside grocery chains like Ralphs, Vons, and Food 4 Less, allowing customers to renew tags during regular store visits. In Oregon, the DMV has partnered with Fred Meyer stores to place express kiosks where drivers can renew registrations and receive printed tags immediately.
Overall, DMVNow kiosks serve everyday drivers who want to skip long queues at DMV field offices and handle routine motor vehicle tasks quickly and independently. They are part of broader efforts by state motor vehicle agencies to modernize service delivery, expand access, and improve customer satisfaction.
