The Department of Motor Vehicles - Investigations Division is geographically organized into 2 Regions, consisting of 8 Area Commands with 30 district supervisors overseeing 46 field offices and 16 satellite offices. It is the responsibility of the Area commander to oversee complex criminal, administrative, and civil investigations conducted by the sworn investigators of the department involving:
- Unlicensed dealer activity;
- Identity theft;
- Financial fraud;
- Fraudulent and counterfeit DMV documents;
- Vehicle identification and Odometer fraud;
- Vehicle industry fraud (consumer fraud);
- DMV related high tech computer crimes; and
- Internal investigations;
In the performance of their duties and under the general oversight of the Area Commander, DMV Investigators:
- Participate in surveillance and undercover operations;
- Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants;
- Testify as expert witnesses; and
- Work in cooperation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
The Area Commander's report to a Deputy Chief.
Northern Area Command
Investigations Division - Region I
Gregory Montoya, Deputy Chief
151 N Sunrise Avenue #1006
Roseville, CA 95661
Phone: 916-774-4504
Fax: 916-774-4514
The Northern Area Command has three Investigative District Offices which are located in Vallejo, Roseville, and Santa Rose. Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office addresses and phone numbers. To write or contact the Northern Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region I
Lisa McMillan, Area Commander
520 Cohasset Rd. #7
Chico, CA 95926
Phone: 530-891-3296
Fax: 530-895-4064
Bay Area Command
The Bay Area Command has four Investigative District Offices which are located in San Francisco, Hayward, and Campbell (two). Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office addresses and phone numbers. To write or contact the Bay Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region I
Lisa Martinez, Area Commander
5 Thomas Mellon Circle #168
San Francisco, CA 94134
Phone: 415-330-6475
415-330-9845
Central Area Command
The Central Area command has four Investigative District Offices, Which are located in Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, and Sacramento. Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office address and phone numbers. To write or contact the Central Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region I
Raymond Brown, Area Commander
4700 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820
Phone: 916-227-2950
Fax: 916-227-2962
Valley Area Command
The Valley Area Command has four Investigative District Offices, which are located in Canoga Park, Lincoln Park, Culver City, and Ventura. Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office address and phone numbers. To write or contact the Valley Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region I
Vito Scattagla, Area Commander
14400 Van Nuys Boulevard
Arleta, CA 91331
Phone: 818-897-3886
Fax: 818-899-5896
Investigations Division - Region II
Doug Brenn, Deputy Chief
8632 Archibald Avenue #108
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 909-466-1008
Fax: 909-466-0244
Harbor Area Command
The Harbor Area Command has three Investigative District Offices, which are located in Anaheim, Irvine, and San Bernardino. Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office address and phone numbers. To write or contact the Harbor Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region II
Charles Uno, Area Commander
1845 Business Center Drive #210
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 909-383-4890
Fax: 909-383-4961
Midland Area Command
The Midland Area Command has three Investigative District Offices, which are located in El Monte, West Covina, and Rancho Cucamonga. Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office address and phone numbers. To write or contact the Midland Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region II
Eugene Devellerez, Area Commander
3204 rosemead Boulevard #204
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: 626-927-1094
Fax: 626-927-1097
Pacific Area Command
The Pacific Area Command has three Investigative District Offices, which are located in Artesia, Inglewood, and Los Angeles. Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office address and phone numbers. To write or contact the Pacific Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region II
Stephanie Wheaton, Area Commander
390 N Sepulveda #2085
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: 310-615-3505
Fax: 310-615-3508
Southern Area Command
The Southern Area Command has four Investigative District Offices, which are located In San Diego, La Mesa, Chula Vista, and Riverside. Please refer to DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for a listing of the office address and phone numbers. To write or contact the Southern Area Commander:
Investigations Division - Region II
Frank Alvarez, Area Commander
7777 Alvarado Road #106
La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: 619-667-6825
Fax: 619-667-2929 | 
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