Plumas County has 1 DMV field office and 7 active public high schools serving 690 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 Plumas County
Plumas County averages about 690 high-school students per DMV office. The Quincy office is open only part of the week. No DMV office in Plumas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1953 E Main Street Suite 3, Quincy 95971 | Tue, Thu 8 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Plumas 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 Plumas County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola | 2,087 | 2 | Quincy (24 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Plumas County
The DMV license list (checked 2026-10-04) shows no driving school with an Active license at an address in Plumas 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).
Driving in Plumas County: Route 70 work zones and Lake Almanor shoulders
State Route 70 links Plumas County towns such as Quincy, Cromberg and Portola. Near Cromberg, Caltrans is rebuilding the highway to smooth its curves and widen the shoulders. The Cromberg project (opens in a new tab) brought 24/7 traffic control with delays of up to 25 minutes. Caltrans expects it to finish in fall 2026. Between the Greenville Wye and Quincy, very large loads now need a CHP escort (opens in a new tab) after a permit-load crash. When you see an escort or pilot car, slow down and move as far right as is safe.
Around Lake Almanor, State Route 89 near Canyon Dam is getting a rebuild. Caltrans is widening shoulders to at least four feet (opens in a new tab), or eight feet on one section. It is also adding a paved path for walkers and bikes. Work was set to resume in spring or summer 2026. Wider shoulders give a drifting driver room to recover, but people may walk or ride there too. Practice passing bicyclists with at least three feet of space, and wait behind them if oncoming traffic leaves no 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 2: Cromberg Combined Project (SR 70) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 2: New Truck Route Restriction on Portion of State Route 70 in Plumas County (SR 70) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 2: Almanor West Rehab and Lake Almanor Broadband Project (SR 89) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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