Marin County has 2 DMV field offices and 14 active public high schools serving 9,543 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 Marin County
Marin County averages about 4,772 high-school students per DMV office. Both offices here are open five weekdays. No DMV office in Marin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Madera DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 75 Tamal Vista Boulevard, Corte Madera 94925 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Novato DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 936 7th Street A, Novato 94947 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Marin 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 Marin County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | 59,890 | 5 | Corte Madera (4.5 mi) |
| Novato | 51,638 | 3 | Novato (0.5 mi) |
| Mill Valley | 13,694 | 1 | Corte Madera (3.1 mi) |
| Larkspur | 12,650 | 3 | Corte Madera (0.5 mi) |
| San Anselmo | 12,474 | 1 | Corte Madera (4.5 mi) |
| Corte Madera | 9,910 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Tiburon | 8,841 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Fairfax | 7,414 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Sausalito | 6,878 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Ross | 2,324 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Belvedere | 2,058 | 0 | No high school address in city |
Licensed driving schools in Marin County
4 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address in Marin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Driving School | E0447 | 35 Mitchell Blvd Ste 9B, San Rafael | (415) 444-0571 |
| Marin Driving School | E3565 | 19 Sage Ln, San Geronimo | (415) 488-8877 |
| Nile Driving School | E2055 | 7075 Redwood Blvd Ste N, Novato | (415) 897-7002 |
| Sams Driving School | E4528 | 2165 E Francisco Blvd No D1, San Rafael | (415) 455-8755 |
Driving in Marin County: bayshore flooding and a West Marin bridge
In southern Marin, water is the local hazard on US 101. Caltrans says the highway beside Richardson Bay and Marin City floods during winter storms and high tides (opens in a new tab). Sea-level rise should make that happen more often. The study area runs from Donahue Street to the Richardson Bay Bridge and includes a short piece of SR 1. The fix is still in early planning, with a draft environmental document scheduled for summer 2027. Before a stormy-day lesson, check road conditions, never drive into standing water, and slow down so your tires grip.
In West Marin, Highway 1 brings a different kind of lesson. Just south of Point Reyes Station, Caltrans is replacing the Lagunitas Creek Bridge (opens in a new tab), built in 1929 and short of seismic standards. One-way traffic control was targeted for August 2026, and a 21-day full closure is planned after Labor Day weekend in 2027. The job is projected to finish in summer 2028. The bridge also carries cyclists, walkers and horse riders. Pass bikes with at least three feet of space, and only where it is legal.
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 4: US-101, State Route 1 Sea-Level Rise Project (Marin City) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 4: Lagunitas Creek Bridge Project (SR 1) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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