DMV in Hemet Closed

The Hemet Department of Motor Vehicles office will be closed until March 15.

The office was closed for major renovation, including a new floor, installation of modular furniture, updating of the data cable system, and other improvements.

DMV officials said in a news release that the Hemet office has had no substantial renovation since it opened in 1989.

It is one of several offices slated for maintenance or repair projects during 2010.

The DMV usually schedules about a dozen office closures each year for varying lengths of time to improvement infrastructure or install equipment.

While the Hemet office is closed, the DMV recommends that San Jacinto Valley residents use the offices in Banning at 1034 W. Ramsey St., #B; Temecula at 27851 Diaz Road; east Riverside at 6425 Sycamore Canyon Blvd.; Redlands at 1659 W. Lugonia Ave.; or Palm Springs at 950 N. Farrell Drive.

DMV officials said in the news release they will move employees among the offices to accommodate customer flow.

The Hemet office has 22 full-time and six part-time employees who handle 187,000 transactions each year.

Customers may also use the mail, Web, or telephone.

Instructions for mailing license or registration renewals are included with the notifications sent out by the department.

The DMV accepts checks or money orders to renew by mail.

Online services are available 24 hours a day and include making appointments for written and driving tests, vehicle registration, and driver license renewals.

Some functions can be completed online, including choosing personalized license plates, changing addresses, and payment of fees with a debit card.

There is a fee for debit card transactions.

The Web site is at www.dmv.ca.gov.

The telephone number is (800) 921-1117 and can be used for registration and driver license renewals for customers who have their six-digit renewal identification number that accompanies the renewal notice.

Automated phone services are also available at (800) 777-0133.

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