Currently, most DMV field offices accept only cash, check or money orders. But every week, an increasing number of field offices will be accepting ATM/debit cards until 92 offices have the new service by January 16. Traditional credit cards will continue to be accepted only for Internet and telephone transactions. The new service at selected field offices applies only to ATM/debit cards with manually entered PIN numbers.
DMV Chief Deputy Director Ken Miyao said, "In addition to the extra convenience, we believe the acceptance of ATM/debit cards at no additional charge will save time and eliminate delays for customers who otherwise might have to leave the field office in the middle of a transaction to get cash from an ATM."
During a recent debit card trial run at DMV's San Francisco field office, an overwhelming 89% of customers said they appreciated the convenience and favored expanding the service to more offices throughout the state.
