San Mateo County has 3 DMV field offices and 35 active public high schools serving 25,975 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 San Mateo County
San Mateo County averages about 8,658 high-school students per DMV office. All 3 offices here are open five weekdays. No DMV office in San Mateo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1500 Sullivan Avenue, Daly City 94015 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Redwood City DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 300 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City 94063 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| San Mateo DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 425 N Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo 94401 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in San Mateo 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 San Mateo County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | 104,020 | 6 | San Mateo (2.4 mi) |
| Daly City | 101,898 | 4 | Daly City (0.3 mi) |
| Redwood City | 81,809 | 5 | Redwood City (1.1 mi) |
| South San Francisco | 65,239 | 4 | Daly City (3.3 mi) |
| San Bruno | 42,411 | 1 | San Mateo (5.0 mi) |
| Pacifica | 37,073 | 2 | Daly City (5.0 mi) |
| Menlo Park | 33,785 | 1 | Redwood City (3.1 mi) |
| Burlingame | 32,438 | 2 | San Mateo (2.0 mi) |
| Foster City | 32,364 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| East Palo Alto | 29,462 | 3 | Redwood City (5.5 mi) |
| San Carlos | 29,249 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Belmont | 28,129 | 1 | Redwood City (3.4 mi) |
| Millbrae | 23,062 | 1 | San Mateo (3.8 mi) |
| Half Moon Bay | 11,406 | 2 | San Mateo (9.7 mi) |
| Hillsborough | 11,249 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Atherton | 7,086 | 1 | Redwood City (3.7 mi) |
| Woodside | 5,224 | 1 | Redwood City (3.3 mi) |
| Brisbane | 4,662 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Portola Valley | 4,325 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Colma | 1,405 | 0 | No high school address in city |
Licensed driving schools in San Mateo County
12 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address in San Mateo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annex Driving School | E2010 | 303 Twin Dolphin Drive Ste 600, Redwood City | (650) 576-3357 |
| Apex Driving School | E4563 | 533 Airport Blvd Ste 430, Burlingame | (415) 267-6118 |
| Bay 1 Driving School Inc | E0276 | 795 Fourth Ave Suite 204, Redwood City | (650) 384-5104 |
| Bay Cities Driving School | E4709 | 3705 Haven Ave Ste 123, Menlo Park | (650) 368-6565 |
| Bay Pro Driving School | E0605 | 1161 Cherry St Ste L, San Carlos | (650) 454-9181 |
| Fun Drivings Cool | E2007 | 6150 Mission Street Ste 202, Daly City | (650) 271-5880 |
| Golden Stars Driving School | E3655 | 90 South Spruce Ave Suite C4, South San Francisco | (650) 692-9098 |
| Jin Pai Driving School | E2217 | 260 Main St Suite 200, Redwood City | (415) 866-3536 |
| Kuya Roys Driving School LLC | E0357 | 333 Gellert Boulevard Suite 143, Daly City | (650) 758-8825 |
| LT Driving School LLC | E2229 | 1336 N Carolan Ave 107, Burlingame | (650) 391-7756 |
| Manila Bay Area Driving School DBA Fil Am Driving School | E4713 | 151 87th St Ste 15, Daly City | (415) 624-5857 |
| Sequoia Driving School LLC | E0757 | 1775 Broadway St Ste 300, Redwood City | (415) 658-1066 |
Driving in San Mateo County: express lanes and the coastside
On US 101, San Mateo County drivers share the freeway with toll express lanes. The San Mateo 101 Express Lanes (opens in a new tab) were completed in March 2023 and cover 22 miles each way. They start at the Santa Clara County line and end at I-380 in South San Francisco. Buses, motorcycles and cars with three or more people ride free, while other drivers can pay a toll that changes with traffic. North of I-380, a managed-lane plan (opens in a new tab) lists construction for December 2028. Before using these lanes, practice reading the overhead signs and changing lanes only where the markings allow it.
On the coast side, Highway 1 runs beside the Pacific near Pescadero, and the bluff there is wearing away. Caltrans plans to shift 0.6 mile of the highway (opens in a new tab) near Pescadero Creek Road 30 to 40 feet inland. Storms and erosion have cracked the pavement there, and construction is targeted for fall 2028 to fall 2029. Between Moss Beach and Half Moon Bay, a 7.3-mile rehabilitation (opens in a new tab) adds buffered bike lanes and 47 striped crosswalks. Work there is listed to end in summer 2027. Coastside lessons should focus on people outside cars: scan crosswalks and beach parking areas, and give cyclists at least three feet.
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: SM 101 Express Lanes Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 4: San Mateo 101 Managed Lanes Project North of I-380 (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 4: Pescadero State Route 1 Realignment Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 4: State Route 1 Multi-Asset Roadway Rehabilitation (Moss Beach to Half Moon Bay) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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