Who runs Santa Barbara DMV Field Office?

Santa Barbara DMV Field Office is run by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV).

Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Santa Barbara DMV Field Office?

Santa Barbara DMV Field Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Goleta DMV Field Office, 10.1 miles away.

Which other knowledge test centers are near Santa Barbara DMV Field Office?

The closest are Goleta DMV Field Office (10.1 miles), Ventura DMV Field Office (28.6 miles), Oxnard Express DMV Field Office (34.2 miles). 1 of the 6 nearest is within 25 miles.

Santa Barbara DMV Field Office, Santa Barbara County

Listed as active

Information checked August 11, 2026

Centre details

Address: 535 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101
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

Santa Barbara DMV Field Office does not run that test. The nearest knowledge test center is Goleta DMV Field Office, 10.1 miles away.

Goleta DMV Field Office

10.1 miles away

Other knowledge test centers nearby

Nearest alternative knowledge test centers

The closest is Goleta DMV Field Office, 10.1 miles from Santa Barbara DMV Field Office; the furthest listed here is 46.5 miles. None is within 10 miles, so Santa Barbara DMV Field Office is the only knowledge test center in its immediate area.

Distances are straight-line, not driving routes.

Common questions about this center

Who runs Santa Barbara DMV Field Office?: Santa Barbara DMV Field Office is run by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV).
Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Santa Barbara DMV Field Office?: Santa Barbara DMV Field Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Goleta DMV Field Office, 10.1 miles away.
Which other knowledge test centers are near Santa Barbara DMV Field Office?: The closest are Goleta DMV Field Office (10.1 miles), Ventura DMV Field Office (28.6 miles), Oxnard Express DMV Field Office (34.2 miles). 1 of the 6 nearest is within 25 miles.