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Official Resources

Government Agencies & Official Resources

One place to find the official California agencies referenced throughout California Car Accidents — with verified contact information and direct actions for reporting, complaints, and driver services.

Driver & Vehicle

Official Government ResourceState Motor Vehicle Agency

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California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Handles driver licensing, vehicle registration, financial responsibility enforcement, and SR-1 accident report processing.

DMV Customer Service:1-800-777-0133

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT

Official Direct ActionsStart Online SR-1 Report Find a DMV Office Visit Official DMV Site Call DMV Support

California Car Accidents is an independent driver information resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Insurance & Consumer Help

Official Government ResourceState Insurance Regulator

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California Department of Insurance (CDI)

Regulates insurance companies, protects consumers, and handles auto insurance complaints and coverage inquiries in California.

Consumer Hotline (800-927-HELP):1-800-927-4357

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT

Official Direct ActionsVisit Official CDI Site File an Insurance Complaint Call Consumer Hotline

California Car Accidents is an independent driver information resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by California Department of Insurance (CDI).

Official Government ResourceState Consumer Protection Agency

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California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)

Protects California consumers and licenses professionals — including the Bureau of Automotive Repair, which handles auto repair and smog check complaints.

Consumer Information Center:1-800-952-5210

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT

Official Direct ActionsVisit Official DCA Site File a Consumer Complaint Call Consumer Information Center

California Car Accidents is an independent driver information resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).

Highway & Public Safety

Official Government ResourceState Law Enforcement & Traffic Safety

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California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Investigates collisions on state highways and unincorporated roads, provides emergency roadside assistance, and issues official CHP 190 collision reports.

1-800-TELL-CHP Non-Emergency Hotline:1-800-835-5247

24/7 Public Assistance

Official Direct ActionsRequest CHP Collision Report (CHP 190)Find a CHP Office Visit Official CHP Site Call 1-800-TELL-CHP

California Car Accidents is an independent driver information resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by California Highway Patrol (CHP).

California Car Accidents is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the agencies listed above. For a medical emergency, call 911. Contact information is provided for reference only and may change; verify current details on each agency's official website.

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