Amador County has 1 DMV field office and 5 active public high schools serving 1,208 students. Teens anywhere in the county can take California's 30-hour online driver education course, then the permit test at any DMV office.
DMV offices in Amador County
Amador County averages about 1,208 high-school students per DMV office. The Jackson office is open five weekdays. No DMV office in Amador County lists weekend hours. Book on the DMV appointments page (opens in a new tab); what to bring is on our permit visit checklist.
| Office | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 201 Clinton Road, Jackson 95642 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Amador County: nearest DMV and high schools
Each incorporated city with its 2026 population, the number of public high schools inside it or with its mailing address, and the nearest DMV office to them. Families in unincorporated Amador County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ione | 8,632 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Jackson | 4,933 | 2 | Jackson (1.5 mi) |
| Sutter Creek | 2,575 | 3 | Jackson (3.8 mi) |
| Plymouth | 1,129 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Amador | 183 | 0 | No high school address in city |
Licensed driving schools in Amador County
The DMV license list (checked 2026-10-04) shows no driving school with an Active license at an address in Amador County. Schools in nearby cities often pick students up across the area; check each school's service area and license on the DMV lookup (opens in a new tab).
Driving in Amador County: State Route 88 from Jackson toward Carson Pass
State Route 88 is the main climb in Amador County, starting at Jackson and passing Pine Grove and Pioneer. Caltrans describes rough pavement and guardrail below current standards on this stretch. Its Jackson to Pioneer project (opens in a new tab) would repave the road, replace 31 culverts and add about 2,300 feet of bike lanes. The project is still in its environmental phase, with completion targeted for summer 2032. Until then, slow down before each bend on SR 88. Keep both hands on the wheel and watch the shoulder for cyclists.
In Pine Grove, the highway turns into a town street with a school and a town hall. The Pine Grove project (opens in a new tab) proposes a signal at Volcano Road, a crossing beacon near Town Hall, and sidewalks toward the school. Higher up, the Carson area project (opens in a new tab) plans message signs, cameras and road weather stations on SR 88 and SR 89. Severe weather often disrupts travel there. Caltrans targets spring 2027 for that work. Before a winter drive toward Kirkwood, check road reports and turn back if conditions exceed your skills.
Quick answers
Sources
- California DMV field office list (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Education: public schools directory, 2025-26 (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Finance: E-1 population estimates, January 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV: Teen drivers (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV Occupational License Lookup: driving schools (checked 2026-10-04) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 10: Jackson to Pioneer Pavement Anchor Project (SR 88) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 10: State Route 88 Pine Grove Improvements Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 10: Carson Transportation Management Systems (SR 88/89) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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