The California DMV has no general fax number. It publishes fax lines for specific units: (916) 928-6817 for bulk records requests (more than 15), (916) 657-6243 for Public Records Act requests, (916) 657-6628 or (916) 657-6630 for IRP (apportioned registration), and (916) 657-6803 for Motor Carrier Permits. A DS 326 medical form goes to the fax the Driver Safety office writes on your copy. All numbers come from dmv.ca.gov.

This guide covers which California DMV unit handles what, the verified fax numbers, and how to send medical forms correctly.

  • No general DMV fax; each unit has its own
  • DS 326 medical forms: the return fax is written on your form
  • Verified numbers from dmv.ca.gov pages

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Verified California DMV fax numbers

Verified November 2026:

DMV unit What to fax Fax number Source
Materials Management Section Requests for more than 15 records at once (916) 928-6817 CA DMV records requests
Legal Affairs Division Public Records Act (PRA) requests (916) 657-6243 CA DMV records requests
Registration Operations, IRP Operations International Registration Plan (apportioned) registration (916) 657-6628 or (916) 657-6630 CA DMV vehicle industry services
Registration Operations, MCP Operations Motor Carrier Permits (916) 657-6803 CA DMV vehicle industry services

Notes:

  • Bulk records: you can also email [email protected].
  • PRA requests: you can also submit online or email [email protected]; the Legal Affairs phone is (916) 657-6469. Fees depend on the number of copies.
  • Your own driving or vehicle record is usually quicker online or at a field office than by fax.

Medical forms (DS 326)

If the DMV asks for a Driver Medical Evaluation (DS 326), it comes from a Driver Safety office. The form (Rev. 6/2020) has blank "Return by" and "Fax number" fields that the office fills in. That means:

  • Use the fax number written on your copy. There is no statewide fax for DS 326 forms.
  • Have your doctor complete and sign it, and fax it before the return-by date.
  • Call the Driver Safety office on your letter if the fax field is blank.

For how other states handle medical review, see our DMV fax guide.

Everyday DMV tasks

Most California DMV tasks, such as registration renewals, address changes, title transfers and license renewals, are done online, by mail, or at a field office, not by fax. If a DMV letter asks you to fax something, the letter gives the number.

How to fax the California DMV, step by step

  1. Find the right unit from your letter, form or the table.
  2. Fill in the DMV form, such as the DS 326 or a records request.
  3. Write your driver license number (or vehicle or request number) on every page.
  4. Fax it before the deadline and keep the confirmation.

You can send a fax online for $2.99 with no subscription and no account.

Mistakes that slow down a DMV fax

  • Sending a DS 326 to a records or IRP line. It belongs to the Driver Safety office.
  • No license or case number on the pages.
  • Missing the return-by date on a medical form.
  • Faxing routine tasks that the DMV only takes online or in person.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the California DMV have a general fax number?

No. The California DMV publishes fax numbers for specific units, such as records requests and IRP, but not one general line. Use the fax on your DMV letter or form.

Where do I fax a California DMV DS 326 medical form?

To the Driver Safety office handling your case. The DS 326 Driver Medical Evaluation form (Rev. 6/2020) has blank 'Return by' and 'Fax number' fields that the DMV fills in, so use the number written on your copy.

What is the California DMV fax for records requests?

For more than 15 records at once, the DMV Materials Management Section takes faxes at (916) 928-6817. Public Records Act requests go to the Legal Affairs Division at (916) 657-6243.

What is the California DMV IRP fax number?

The DMV's vehicle industry services page lists (916) 657-6628 or (916) 657-6630 for IRP Operations, and (916) 657-6803 for Motor Carrier Permit Operations.

Do I need a fax machine to fax the California DMV?

No. You can send a fax online from your phone or computer and keep the delivery confirmation.

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