Mendocino County has 2 DMV field offices and 21 active public high schools serving 3,842 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 Mendocino County
Mendocino County averages about 1,921 high-school students per DMV office. The Fort Bragg office is open only part of the week. No DMV office in Mendocino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 410 S Franklin Street, Fort Bragg 95437 | Tue, Thu 8 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Ukiah DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 542 S Orchard Avenue, Ukiah 95482 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | 16,138 | 5 | Ukiah (1.2 mi) |
| Fort Bragg | 7,142 | 3 | Fort Bragg (0.8 mi) |
| Willits | 4,800 | 2 | Ukiah (20 mi) |
| Point Arena | 450 | 2 | Ukiah (31 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Mendocino County
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address in Mendocino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Driving School | E2260 | 510 S. School St Suite A, Ukiah | (707) 462-0773 |
Driving in Mendocino County: Route 1 slides and small-town main streets
On the Mendocino coast, parts of State Route 1 are slipping toward the sea. About 1.3 miles south of Westport, the highway crosses a large landslide roughly 250 feet above the shoreline. Caltrans lists emergency work at Westport (opens in a new tab) through December 2026, with 24/7 one-way traffic and waits up to 30 minutes. The Salmon Creek Bridge (opens in a new tab) has shoulders only one foot wide, and its replacement is set to begin in summer 2030. At a one-lane signal or flagger, stop at the line and wait your turn. On narrow bridges, slow down and watch for bicyclists.
Inland, U.S. 101 and State Route 128 become main streets in small towns. In Hopland, Caltrans posted a 25 mph limit during sidewalk and road work (opens in a new tab) and lists the project as finishing in November 2026. On Route 128, Caltrans plans to repave about 13 miles through the Boonville area starting in 2027. Bike lanes in Boonville (opens in a new tab) are expected to start construction in 2031. Practice these town stretches with a parent. Slow down early, watch for people stepping out between parked cars, and check your mirror for bikes before turning right.
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: Westport Landslide Complex (SR 1) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 1: Salmon Creek Bridge Replacement (SR 1) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 1: Hopland 101 Project (US 101) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 1: Boonville CAPM and Complete Streets (SR 128) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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