San Clemente DMV Office Finally Set to Reopen

From the Department of Motor Vehicles:

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding local customers that the San Clemente field office located at 2727 Via Cascadita, will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at
9 a.m. The field office closed for renovations on Jan. 22, 2014.

The renovations include replacing the flooring, fresh paint, new furniture, and ADA upgrades. The reopening was postponed because of construction delays. First, during the flooring replacement, a moisture evaluation was completed; and came back positive. Additional time was needed to address the moisture issues.

Later in the project, the exterior seismic retrofit work ran into delays upon discovery of a high water table when digging to prepare for seismic support construction. The unexpected work needed as a result of the moisture and water issues contributed to schedule delays.

The DMV wants to remind customers that there are over 20 online services available on www.dmv.ca.gov. A few of those options are to renew your registration and driver license, complete your change of address, request your own driver record, and make an appointment.

Employees and customers have been redirected to the offices listed below until the renovations have been completed:

· Laguna Hills, 23535 Moulton Parkway, 16 miles away

· Oceanside, 4005 Plaza Drive, 30 miles away

· Costa Mesa, 650 W. 19th Street, 30 miles away

· San Marcos, 1706 Descanso Avenue, 37 miles away

Fast facts –San Clemente Field Office

• Year opened: 1983
• Number of Employees: 21
• Square Footage: 8,402
• Daily transactions: Average 418

The DMV periodically closes field offices throughout the state each year to address maintenance issues, infrastructure deficiencies, upgrade mechanical and electrical systems and replace equipment and finishes.

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