Kings County has 1 DMV field office and 19 active public high schools serving 9,230 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 Kings County
Kings County averages about 9,230 high-school students per DMV office. The Hanford office is open five weekdays. No DMV office in Kings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 701 W Hanford Armona Road (corner of W Armona), Hanford 93230 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Kings 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 Kings County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford | 60,837 | 8 | Hanford (1.7 mi) |
| Lemoore | 27,216 | 4 | Hanford (8.8 mi) |
| Corcoran | 21,504 | 4 | Tulare (15 mi) |
| Avenal | 13,142 | 3 | Coalinga (16 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Kings County
2 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address in Kings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Driving/Trafficschool | E3490 | 520 W Lacey Blvd Ste 4, Hanford | (559) 582-7792 |
| Uncle Jazz Driving School | E0506 | 101 North Irwin St Suite 201 C, Hanford | (559) 670-3145 |
Driving in Kings County: Kettleman City traffic and trucks on SR 41
State Route 41 is the key road at Kettleman City, where traffic heads to and from Interstate 5. New businesses have crowded the SR 41 and Bernard Drive intersection, and some southbound drivers have used the shoulder as a lane. Caltrans lists construction of a two-lane roundabout there from April 2026 to March 2027 (Kettleman Roundabout (opens in a new tab)). Practice multi-lane roundabouts before you drive this one. Pick your lane from the signs before entering, and yield to traffic already inside.
Between I-5 and the Kern County line, heavy truck traffic has worn out SR 41. The Reef City project (opens in a new tab) repaves this stretch and adds rumble strips, with work listed to wrap up in July 2026. Tule fog forms on many winter nights in the Central Valley, from late October through February, the National Weather Service (opens in a new tab) says. Its Sacramento office (opens in a new tab) notes that fog can make you feel slower than you are. If a rumble strip buzzes, steer gently back into your lane. In fog, use low beams, watch your speedometer, and give trucks extra room.
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 6: Kettleman Roundabout (SR 41) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 6: Reef City Capital Maintenance Project (SR 41) (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service: Radiation Fog (tule fog) (opens in a new tab)
- NWS Sacramento: Safety Tips for Driving in 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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