Who runs El Cerrito DMV Field Office?

El Cerrito DMV Field Office is run by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV).

Where do I take the knowledge test if I use El Cerrito DMV Field Office?

El Cerrito DMV Field Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Oakland DMV Field Office, 5.9 miles away.

Which other knowledge test centers are near El Cerrito DMV Field Office?

The closest are Oakland DMV Field Office (5.9 miles), Corte Madera DMV Field Office (11.4 miles), San Francisco DMV Field Office (12.1 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

El Cerrito DMV Field Office, Contra Costa County

Listed as active

Information checked August 11, 2026

Centre details

Address: 6400 Manila Avenue, El Cerrito, California, 94530
Run by: California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV)
Official website: View official office page

Before you travel

California DMV lists this office in California DMV field offices (last updated 2026-08-07), the directory it keeps of its own offices. A listing records that the agency still publishes the office rather than that the doors are open right now. Check the official office page for same-day changes before traveling.

Opening hours

monday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
tuesday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
wednesday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
saturday: Not published
sunday: Not published

Opening hours can change. Check the official website before traveling.

Where you take the knowledge test

El Cerrito DMV Field Office does not run that test. The nearest knowledge test center is Oakland DMV Field Office, 5.9 miles away.

Oakland DMV Field Office

5.9 miles away

Other knowledge test centers nearby

Nearest alternative knowledge test centers

The closest is Oakland DMV Field Office, 5.9 miles from El Cerrito DMV Field Office; the furthest listed here is 14.4 miles. 1 of the 6 is within 10 miles.

Distances are straight-line, not driving routes.

Common questions about this center

Who runs El Cerrito DMV Field Office?: El Cerrito DMV Field Office is run by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV).
Where do I take the knowledge test if I use El Cerrito DMV Field Office?: El Cerrito DMV Field Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Oakland DMV Field Office, 5.9 miles away.
Which other knowledge test centers are near El Cerrito DMV Field Office?: The closest are Oakland DMV Field Office (5.9 miles), Corte Madera DMV Field Office (11.4 miles), San Francisco DMV Field Office (12.1 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.