New legislation recently introduced by Assemblymember Bill Brough, R-Dana Point, would enable the California DMV to partner with third-party providers on more of the department's core services.
AB 1714 would expand eligible categories to include driver’s license renewals, eyesight and hearing tests, photography services, and fingerprinting services.
The state vehicle code allows DMV to contract with industry partners for electronic and data services related to vehicle registration and titling transactions. According to state code, a $3 charge is attached to each transaction that the vendor may pass along to the consumer.
According to current law, DMV "may establish contracts for electronic programs that allow qualified private industry partners to join the department in providing services that include processing and payment programs for vehicle registration and titling transactions."
AB 1714 would attach transaction fees to the new lines of business.
A call to Brough's Sacramento office on Tuesday was not returned. DMV said it does not comment on pending legislation.
Earlier this year DMV requested $8 million to end its network of self-service terminals, which is operated in conjunction with a vendor.
