Glenn County has 1 DMV field office and 8 active public high schools serving 1,655 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 Glenn County
Glenn County averages about 1,655 high-school students per DMV office. The Willows office is open only part of the week. No DMV office in Glenn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 815 N Humboldt Avenue, Willows 95988 | Tue, Thu 8 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Glenn 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 Glenn County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland | 8,632 | 3 | Willows (15 mi) |
| Willows | 6,388 | 2 | Willows (0.8 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Glenn County
The DMV license list (checked 2026-10-04) shows no driving school with an Active license at an address in Glenn 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).
Stallion School of Driving (DMV license E0271), based in Chico, teaches the 6 behind-the-wheel hours with pickup at home, school or work in Orland (opens in a new tab).
Driving in Glenn County: railroad crossings and valley fog
In Willows and Orland, state highways run through town and cross railroad tracks. On State Route 32 between Orland and Hamilton City, Caltrans schedules repaving and curb ramp upgrades (opens in a new tab) from December 2027 to December 2028. That project also fills a sidewalk gap at the Orland track crossing. In Willows, plans for State Route 162 include new signal equipment near railroad crossings (opens in a new tab), with construction listed for 2031. At every crossing, look both ways and listen for a train. Never stop on the tracks, and wait until your whole car fits on the far side.
Interstate 5 also crosses Glenn County. Caltrans plans to rebuild I-5 pavement near Orland (opens in a new tab) up to the Tehama County line, with work scheduled from March to July 2029. Fog is another winter hazard on valley roads. In fog, the weather service says to use low beams, not high beams (opens in a new tab) and to watch the lane lines. If you can barely see, turn on your hazard lights and pull completely off the road into a safe spot.
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 3: GLE 32 CAPM (SR 32) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 3: Willows CAPM (SR 162) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 3: Interstate 5 Glenn County Rehabilitation Project (I-5) (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service: Fog safety, driving tips (fog) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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