Del Norte County has 1 DMV field office and 3 active public high schools serving 1,007 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 Del Norte County
Del Norte County averages about 1,007 high-school students per DMV office. The Crescent City office is open only part of the week. No DMV office in Del Norte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1475 Parkway Drive, Crescent City 95531 | Tue, Thu 8 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Del Norte 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 Del Norte County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City | 6,407 | 3 | Crescent City (0.8 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Del Norte County
2 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address in Del Norte County (DMV list checked 2026-10-04). The list is alphabetical; we do not rank schools. Confirm a license on the DMV lookup (opens in a new tab) before you pay.
| Driving school | DMV license | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte Driving School | E2031 | 5855 North Bank Road, Crescent City | (707) 954-7271 |
| Redwood Coast Driver Training | E0785 | 1234 N Fork Rd, Gasquet | (707) 868-8070 |
Driving in Del Norte County: landslide coast and tight inland curves
U.S. 101 is the lifeline of Del Norte County, and one stretch of it keeps sliding. Caltrans says landslides at Last Chance Grade (opens in a new tab) have caused repairs, delays and emergency closures for decades. If a slide closed the road for a long time, drivers could face an eight-hour detour through Oregon. Caltrans has moved a 6,000-foot bypass tunnel into design and expects to start building in 2031. The money for construction is not secured yet. Check QuickMap before every coast trip, and slow down for Roosevelt elk (opens in a new tab) near Crescent Beach.
Inland, U.S. 199 heads northeast from Crescent City through tight curves. Caltrans is fixing seven trouble spots on U.S. 199 and Route 197 (opens in a new tab), including a rocky pinch point called the Narrows. The project page says long trucks can swing over the center line on these curves, and drivers have little time to react. Caltrans expects one-way traffic control through the end of 2029. Full four-hour closures on Tuesday to Thursday middays could start no earlier than January 2027. Practice this road in daylight with a parent, brake before each curve, and keep your tires inside your lane.
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 1: Last Chance Grade tunnel project advances to design (US 101) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 1: 197/199 Safe STAA Access project (US 199, SR 197) (opens in a new tab)
- National Park Service: Roosevelt elk, Redwood National and State Parks (wildlife) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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