Who runs Watsonville DMV Field Office?

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

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

Watsonville DMV Field Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Capitola DMV Field Office, 11.2 miles away.

Which other knowledge test centers are near Watsonville DMV Field Office?

The closest are Capitola DMV Field Office (11.2 miles), Gilroy DMV Field Office (12.6 miles), Salinas DMV Field Office (17.2 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

Watsonville DMV Field Office, Santa Cruz County

Listed as active

Information checked August 11, 2026

Centre details

Address: 90 Alta Vista Avenue, Watsonville, California, 95076
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

Watsonville DMV Field Office does not run that test. The nearest knowledge test center is Capitola DMV Field Office, 11.2 miles away.

Capitola DMV Field Office

11.2 miles away

Other knowledge test centers nearby

Nearest alternative knowledge test centers

The closest is Capitola DMV Field Office, 11.2 miles from Watsonville DMV Field Office; the furthest listed here is 20.9 miles. None is within 10 miles, so Watsonville 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 Watsonville DMV Field Office?: Watsonville DMV Field Office is run by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV).
Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Watsonville DMV Field Office?: Watsonville DMV Field Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Capitola DMV Field Office, 11.2 miles away.
Which other knowledge test centers are near Watsonville DMV Field Office?: The closest are Capitola DMV Field Office (11.2 miles), Gilroy DMV Field Office (12.6 miles), Salinas DMV Field Office (17.2 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.