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California DMV Launches QR Code System to Cut Wait Times

4/16/2026

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Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, announced a statewide QR code check-in system for DMV offices to reduce wait times and improve efficiency.
Visitors scan a QR code on arrival, join a virtual queue, and receive notifications when their turn approaches.
The change builds on DMV modernization, including the Virtual Intake Process and online self-check-in options, benefiting 214 DMV locations, especially Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

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Story summary

Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, announced a statewide QR code check-in system for DMV offices to reduce wait times and improve efficiency.
Visitors scan a QR code on arrival, join a virtual queue, and receive notifications when their turn approaches.
The change builds on DMV modernization, including the Virtual Intake Process and online self-check-in options, benefiting 214 DMV locations, especially Los Angeles and the Bay Area.